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Church  Hymnal, 

COMPILED   FROM 

"ADDITIONAL    HYMNS,"    "HYMNS    ANCIENT 

AND    MODERN,"    and    "HYMNS    FOR 

CHURCH    AND    HOME," 

AS  A  UTHORIZED  BY  THE  HOUSE  OF  BISHOPS: 

by  yke 
Rev.  C.  L.  HUTCHINS, 

Assistant  Minister  of  S.  Paul's  Cathedral,  Buflalo,  Sew  York. 


BUFFALO: 
BREED,    LENT   &    CO. 

1870. 


Entered  according  to  act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1870,  by 

C.  L.   HUTCHINS, 

In  the  Clerk's  office  of  the  District  Court  of  the  United  States,  for  the 
Northern  District  of  New  York. 


Warren,  Johnson  &  Co., 

Stereotypers,  Printers  and  Binders, 

Buffalo,  N.  Y. 


PREFATORY    NOTE. 


The  original  object — approvecT  by  the  Right 
Reverend  Bishop  of  the  Diocese — in  the  compi- 
lation of  this  Hymnal,  was  to  furnish  the  con- 
gregation of  S.  Paul's  Cathedral,  Buffalo,  with 
additional  hymns,  in  accordance  with  the  recent 
action  of  the  House  of  Bishops.  Its  publica- 
tion is  consented  to  only  at  the  request  of 
several  brethren  of  the  clergy  who  have  desired 
it  for  parochial  use. 

The  sources  from  which  the  hymns  have  been 
selected,  are  the  "Additional  Hymns"  set  forth 
and  approved  by  the  General  Convention  some 
years  since,  "Hymns  Ancient  and  Modern," 
"Hymns  for  Church  and  Home,"  and  "The 
Appendix  to  Hymns  Ancient  and  Modern." 

It  is  hardly  necessary  to  say,  that  this  com- 
pilation is  not  intended  as  a  complete  Hymnal, 
but  simply  as  supplementary  to  the  Prayer 
Book  collection,  and  for  use  only  until  such 
time — apparently  as  far  distant  as  ever — as  the 


VI  PREFATORY     NOTE. 

General  Convention   shall    set   forth   an   author- 
itative Hymnal  for  the  whole  Church. 

Thus  published,  The  Right  Reverend  Bishops 
of  Connecticut,  Rhode  Island,  and  Central 
New  York,  have  kindly  approved  and  licensed 
the  book  for  use  in  their  respective  dioceses ; 
and  in  many  other  dioceses  its  use  is  allowed 
by  diocesan  custom. 


Cathedral,  Buffalo, 


Ash  Wednesday,  A. 


ALO,  I 

D.  1870.     J 


HYMNS 


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THE  HOLY  SCRIPTURES. 
2I3  P.  M. 

"  Thy  Word  is  a  lantern  unto  my  feet,  and  a  light  unto  my  paths." 

ORD,  Thy  Word  abideth, 
And  our  footsteps  guideth ; 
Who  its  truth  believeth 
Light  and  joy  receiveth. 

2  When  our  foes  are  near  us, 
Then  Thy  Word  doth  cheer  us, 
Word  of  consolation, 
Message  of  salvation. 

3  When  the  storms  are  o'er  us, 
And  dark  clouds  before  us, 
Then  its  light  directeth, 
And  our  way  protecteth. 

4  Who  can  tell  the  pleasure, 
Who  recount  the  treasure, 
By  Thy  Word  imparted 
To  the  simple-hearted  ? 

5  Word  of  mercy,  giving 
Succour  to  the  living ; 
Word  of  life,  supplying 
Comfort  to  the  dying ! 


5  HYMNS. 

6  Oh,  that  we  discerning 
Its  most  holy  learning, 
Lord,  may  love  and  fear  Thee, 
Evermore  be  near  Thee  !     Amen. 

CREATION. 
2I4  P.  M. 

"  When  the  morning  stars  sang  together,  and  all  the  sons  of  God 
shouted  for  joy." 

OTARS  of  the  morning,  so  gloriously  bright, 

Filled  with  celestial  virtue  and  light, 
These  that,  where  night  never  followeth  day, 
Raise  the  "  Trisagion,"#  ever  and  aye  : 

2  These  are  Thy  ministers,  these  dost  Thou  own, 
Lord  God  of  Sabaoth,  nearest  Thy  throne  ; 
These  are  Thy  messengers,  these  dost  Thou 

send, 
Help  of  the  helpless  ones  !  man  to  defend. 

3  These    keep   the   guard    amidst    Salem's    dear 

bowers ; 
Thrones,  Principalities,  Virtues  and  Powers  : 
Where  with  the  Living  Ones,  mystical  Four, 
Cherubim,  Seraphim,  bow  and  adore. 

4  Then,  when  the  earth  was  first  poised  in  mid 

space, 
Then,  when  the  planets  first  sped  on  their  race, 
Then,  when  were  ended  the  six  days'  employ, 
Then,  all  the  sons  of  God  shouted  for  joy. 

*  This  word,  in  the  Greek  Liturgy,  means  the  same  as  the  "  Sanctus, 
Sanctus,  Sanctus,"  in  the  Latin,  and  the  "Holy,  Holy,  Holy,"  in  the 
English. 


HYMNS. 


Still  let  them  succour  us  ;  still  let  them  fight, 
Lord  of  angelic  hosts,  battling  for  right ; 
Till,  where  their  anthems  they  ceaselessly  pour, 
We  with  the  Angels  may  bow  and  adore.  Amen. 


PROVIDENCE. 
215  C.  M. 

"  Are  they  not  all  ministering  spirits  sent  forth  to  minister  for  them 
who  shall  be  heirs  of  salvation?" 

A  NGELS,  where'er  we  go,  attend 
Our  steps,  whate'er  betide ; 
With  watchful  care  their  charge  defend, 
And  evil  turn  aside. 

2  Myriads  of  bright  cherubic  bands, 

Sent  by  the  King  of  kings, 
Rejoice  to  bear  us  in  their  hands, 
And  shade  us  with  their  wings. 

3  Jehovah's  charioteers  surround ; 

The  ministerial  choir 
Encamp,  where'er  His  heirs  are  found, 
And  form  our  wall  of  fire. 

4  Ten  thousand  offices  unseen 

For  us  they  gladly  do, 
Deliver  in  the  furnace  keen, 
And  safe  escort  us  through. 

5  And  thronging  round,  with  steadfast  love, 

They  guard  the  dying  breast, 

The  lurking  fiend  far  off  remove, 

And  soothe  our  souls  to  rest. 


10  HYMNS. 

6  And  when  our  spirits  we  resign, 
On  outstretch'd  wings  they  bear, 
And  lodge  us  in  the  arms  Divine, 
And  leave  us  ever  there.     Amen. 


2l6 


P.  M. 

"The  Lord  shall  give  that  which  is  good," 

/CHILDREN  of  God  lack  nothing, 

His  promise  bears  them  through ; 
"Who  gives  the  lilies  clothing, 

Will  clothe  His  people  too : 
Beneath  the  spreading  heavens, 

No  creature  but  is  fed; 
And  He  Who  feeds  the  ravens, 

Will  give  His  children  bread. 

Though  vine  nor  fig-tree  neither 

Their  wonted  fruit  should  bear ; 
Though  all  the  field  should  wither, 

Nor  flocks  nor  herds  be  there  : 
Yet,  God  the  same  abiding, 

His  praise  shall  tune  my  voice, 
For  while  in.  Him  confiding, 

I  cannot  but  rejoice.     Amen. 


REDEMPTION. 
217  II.  4- 

"Jesus  Christ,  Who  gave  Himself  for  our  sins." 

^LOW  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 
The  gladly-solemn  sound  ! 
Let  all  the  nations  know, 
To  earth's  remotest  bound, 


B] 


HYMNS.  II 

The  year  of  jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

Jesus,  our  great  High  Priest, 

Hath  full  atonement  made : 
Ye  weary  spirits,  rest ; 

Ye  mournful  souls,  be  glad : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

Extol  the  Lamb  of  God, 

The  sin-atoning  Lamb  ; 
Redemption  by  His  Blood 

Throughout  the  world  proclaim ; 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

Ye  who  have  sold  for  naught 

Your  heritage  above, 
Receive  it  back  unbought, 

The  gift  of  Jesus'  love : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

The  gospel  trumpet  hear, 

The  news  of  heavenly  grace ; 

And,  saved  from  earth,  appear 
Before  your  Saviour's  face : 

The  year  of  jubilee  is  come ; 

Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

Amen. 


12  HYMNS. 

218  CM. 

"The  Blood  of  Jesus  Christ,  His  Son,  cleanseth  us  from  all  sin." 

HTHERK  is  a  Fountain  filled  with  Blood 

Drawn  from  Emmanuel's  veins ; 
And  sinners  plunged  beneath  that  flood 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  Fountain  in  his  day ; 
And  there  may  I,  as  vile  as  he, 
Wash  all  my  sins  away. 

3  Dear,  dying  Lamb,  Thy  precious  Blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
Till  all  the  ransomed  Church  of  God 
Be  saved,  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

5  Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 

I'll  sing  Thy  power  to  save, 
When  this  poor,  lisping,  stammering  tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave.     Amen. 

219  CM. 

"The  Son  of  God,  Who  loved  me,  and  gave  Himself  for  me." 

f\  FOR  a  thousand  tongues,  to  sing 
^->^  My  great  Redeemer's  praise ; 
The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 
The  triumphs  of  His  grace. 


H  Y  M  N  S.  13 

2  My  gracious  Master  and  my  God, 

Assist  me  to  proclaim 
And  spread,  through  all  the  earth  abroad, 
The  honours  of  Thy  Name. 

3  Jesus  !  the  Name  that  charms  our  fears, 

That  bids  our  sorrows  cease ; 
'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears, 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

4  He  breaks  the  power  of  reigning  sin, 

He  sets  the  prisoner  free ; 
His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean : 
His  blood  avail'd  for  me. 

5  He  speaks — and  list'ning  to  His  voice, 

New  life  the  dead  receive  : 
The  mournful,  broken  hearts  rejoice  ; 
The  humble  poor  believe. 

6  Hear  Him,  ye  deaf;  His  praise,  ye  dumb, 

Your  loosen'd  tongues  emplov ; 
Ye  blind,  behold  your  Saviour  come ; 
And  leap,  ye  lame  for  joy.     Amen. 


220 


P.  M. 

"  Neither  is  there  salvation  in  any  other." 

'THE  voice  of  free  grace 

Cries, — Escape  to  the  mountain, 
For  Adam's  lost  race 

Christ  hath  opened  a  Fountain, 
For  sin  and  uncleanness 

And  every  transgression, 


14  HYMNS. 

His  Blood  flows  most  freely 
In  streams  of  salvation. 
Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb 

Who  hath  bought  us  our  pardon ; 
We'll  praise  Him  again 

When  we  pass  over  Jordan. 

2  Ye  souls  that  are  wounded, 

To  Jesus  repair; 
He  calls  you  in  mercy, 

And  can  you  forbear? 
Though  your  sins  be  as  scarlet 

Still  flee  to  the  mountain, 
That  Blood  can  remove  them 

Which  streams  from  this  Fountain. 
Hallelujah,  etc. 

3  O  Jesus !  ride  onward, 

Triumphantly  glorious ; 
O'er  sin,  death,  and  hell, 

Thou'rt  more  than  victorious  ; 
Thy  Name  is  the  theme 

Of  the  great  congregation, 
While  angels  and  saints 

Raise  the  shout  of  salvation. 
Hallelujah,  etc. 

4  With  joy  shall  we  stand 

When  escaped  to  that  shore ; 
With  our  harps  in  our  hand 

We  will  praise  Him  the  more ; 
We'll  range  the  sweet  fields 

On  the  banks  of  the  river, 


HYMNS.  15 

And  sing  of  salvation 
For  ever  and  ever. 

Hallelujah,  etc.     Amen. 

221  P.  M. 

"There  is  none  other  Name  under  heaven  given  among  men, 
whereby  we  must  be  saved." 

*0  the  Name  of  our  salvation 


T 


Laud  and  honour  let  us  pay; 
Which  for  many  a  generation 

Hid  in  God's  foreknowledge  lay, 
But  with  holy  exultation 

We  may  sing  aloud  to-day. 

2  Jesus  is  the  Name  we  treasure; 

Name  beyond  what  words  can  tell ; 
Name  of  gladness,  Name  of  pleasure, 

Ear  and  heart  delighting  well ; 
Name  of  sweetness,  passing  measure, 

Saving  us  from  sin  and  hell. 

3  'Tis  the  Name  for  adoration, 

Name  for  songs  of  victory, 
Name  for  holy  meditation 

In  this  vale  of  misery, 
Name  for  joyful  veneration 

By  the  citizens  on  high. 

4  'Tis  the  Name  that  whoso  preacheth 

Speaks  like  music  to  the  ear ; 
Who  in  prayer  this  Name  beseecheth 

Sweetest  comfort  findeth  near ; 
Who  its  perfect  wisdom  reacheth 

Heavenly  joy  possesseth  here. 


1 6  HYMNS. 

5  Jesus  is  the  Name  exalte 

Over  every  other  name ; 
In  this  Name,  whene'er  assaulted, 

We  can  put  our  foes  to  shame ; 
Strength  to  them  who  else  had  halted, 

Eyes  to  blind  and  feet  to  lame. 

6  Therefore  we  in  love  adoring 

This  most  blessed  Name  revere ; 
Holy  Jesu,  Thee  imploring 

So  to  write  it  in  us  here, 
That  hereafter  heavenward  soaring 

We  may  sing  with  angels  there.    Amen. 

222  II.  2. 

"  Worthy  is  the  Lamb  That  was  slain  to  receive  power,  and  riches,  and 
wisdom,  and  strength,  and  honour,  and  glory,  and  blessing  !" 

'ROM  highest  heaven  th'  Eternal  Son, 


F] 


With  God  the  Father  ever  One, 


Came  down  to  suffer  and  to  die  ; 
For  love  of  sinful  man  He  bore 
Our  human  griefs  and  troubles  sore, 

Our  load  of  guilt  and  misery. 

Sing  out,  ye  saints  of  God,  and  praise 
The  Lamb  Who  died,  His  flock  to  raise 

From  sin  and  everlasting  woe  ; 
With  angels  round  the  throne  above 
O  tell  the  wonders  of  His  love, 

The  joys  that  from  His  mercy  flow. 

In  darkest  shades  of  night  we  lay 
Without  a  beam  to  guide  our  way, 
Or  hope  of  aught  beyond  the  grave ; 


HYMNS.  I/ 

But  He  hath  brought  us  life  and  light, 
And  opened  heaven  to  our  sight, 
And  lives  forever  strong  to  save. 

4  Rejoice,  ye  saints  of  God,  rejoice ; 
Sing  out  and  praise  with  cheerful  voice 

The  Lamb  Whom  heaven  and  earth  adore ; 
To  Him  Who  gave  His  only  Son, 
To  God  the  Spirit,  with  Them  One, 

Be  praise  and  glory  evermore.     Amen. 


223  HI. 


1. 


"  Thou  shalt  call  His  name  Jesus,  for  He  shall  save  His  people  from 
their  sins." 

/CONQUERING  kings  their  titles  take 

From  the  foes  they  captive  make ; 
Jesus,  by  a  nobler  deed, 
From  the  thousands  He  hath  freed. 

2  Yes ;  none  other  Name  is  given 
Unto  mortals  under  heaven, 
Which  can  make  the  dead  arise, 
And  exalt  them  to  the  skies. 

3  That  which  Christ  so  hardly  wrought, 
That  which  He  so  dearly  bought, 
That  salvation,  mortals,  say, 

Will  ye  madly  cast  away? 

4  Rather  gladly  for  that  Name 
Bear  the  cross,  endure  the  shame ; 
Joyfully  for  Him  to  die 

Is  not  death,  but  victory. 


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1 8  HYMNS. 

5  Jesu,  Who  dost  condescend 

To  be  called  the  sinner's  Friend, 
Hear  us  as  to  Thee  we  pray, 
Glorying  in  Thy  Name  to-day. 

6  Glory  to  the  Father  be, 
Glory,  holy  Son,  to  Thee, 
Glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost, 

From  the  saints  and  angel-host.     Amen. 

THE  CHURCH. 
224  HI-  3- 

"The  Lord  hath  chosen  Zion,  He  hath  desired  it  for  His  habitation." 

LORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
Zion,  city  of  our  God : 
He,  Whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 
Formed  thee  for  His  own  abode ; 
On  the  Rock  of  Ages  founded, 

What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  ? 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 
Thou  may'st  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

See,  the  streams  of  living  waters, 

Springing  from  eternal  love, 
Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 

And  all  fear  of  want  remove  ; 
Who  can  faint,  while  such  a  river 

Ever  flows  their  thirst  t'  assuage  ? 
Grace,  which  like  the  Lord,  the  Giver, 

Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 

Round  each  habitation  hovering, 
See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear, 


HYMNS.  19 

For  a  glory  and  a  covering, 
Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near. 

Blest  inhabitants  of  Zion, 

Washed  in  the  Redeemer's  Blood ! 

Jesus,  Whom  their  souls  rely  on, 

Makes  them  kings  and  priests  to  God. 

4  Saviour,  if  of  Zion's  city 

I  through  grace  a  member  am, 
Let  the  world  deride  or  pity, 

I  will  glory  in  Thy  Name : 
Fading  is  the  worldling's  pleasure, 

All  his  boasted  pomp  and  show ; 
Solid  joys  and  lasting  treasure 

None  but  Zion's  children  know.    Amen. 

225  IL  «. 

"  That  they  all  may  be  one." 

/^~\NE  sole  baptismal  sign, 
^_>^  One  Lord,  below,  above, 
Zion,  one  Faith  is  thine, 

The  only  watchword — Love  ; 
From  many  temples  though  it  rise, 
One  song  ascending  to  the  skies. 

2  Head  of  the  Church  beneath, 
The  catholic,  the  true, 
On  all  her  members  breathe, 
Her  broken  frame  renew  i 
Then  shall  Thy  perfect  will  be  done, 
When  Christians  love  and  live  as  one. 

Amen. 


20  HYMNS. 

220  p.  M> 

"  Christ  is  the  Head  of  the  Church." 

TTEAD  of  the  hosts  in  glory! 
■*■  We  joyfully  adore  Thee, 
Thy  Church  below, 
Blending  with  those  on  high — 
Where  through  the  azure  sky 
Thy  saints  in  ecstacy 
Forever  glow ! 

2  Angels  !  archangels  !  glorious 
Guards  of  the  Church  victorious ! 

Worship  the  Lamb ! 
Crown  Him  with  crowns  of  light, 
One  of  the  Three  by  right — 
Love,  Majesty,  and  Might — 

The  great  I  AM  ! 

3  Martyrs  !  whose  mystic  legions 
March  o'er  yon  heavenly  regions 

In  triumph  round : 
Wave  high  your  banners,  wave ! 
Your  God,  our  Saviour,  clave 
For  Death  itself  a  grave, — 

In  hell  profound  ! 

4  Saints !  in  fair  circles,  casting 
Rich  trophies  everlasting 

At  Jesus'  feet, 
Amidst  our  rude  alarms, 
We  stretch  forth  suppliant  arms, 
That  we,  too,  safe  from  harms, 

In  heaven  may  meet ! 


HYMNS.  21 

5   Saviour,  in  glory  beaming, 

With  radiance  brightly  streaming, 

Enthron'd  in  power, 
Grant,  by  Thy  awful  Name, 
That  we  through  flood  and  flame 
The  Gospel  may  proclaim, 

Till  life's  last  hour.     Amen. 

227  IL  3. 

"  Then  will  I  go  to  the  altar  of  the  Lord." 

T^ORTH  from  the  dark  and  stormy  sky, 

Lord,  to  Thine  altar's  shade  we  fly; 
Forth  from  the  world,  its  hope  and  fear, 
Saviour,  we  seek  Thy  shelter  here  : 
Weary  and  weak,  Thy  grace  we  pray ; 
Turn  not,  O  Lord  !  Thy  guests  away. 

2  Long  have  we  roamed  in  want  and  pain, 
Long  have  we  sought  for  rest  in  vain; 
Wilder'd  in  doubt,  in  darkness  lost, 
Long  have  our  souls  been  tempest-tost ; 
Low  at  Thy  feet  our  sins  we  lay  ; 
Turn  not,  O  Lord !  Thy  guests  away.     Amen. 


228 


III.  1. 

"  O  how  amiable  are  Thy  dwellings,  Thou  Lord  of  Hosts." 

"DLEASANT  are  Thy  courts  above, 

In  the  land  of  light  and  love ; 
Pleasant  are  Thy  courts  below, 
In  this  land  of  sin  and  woe. 
O,  my  spirit  longs  and  faints 
For  the  converse  of  Thy  saints, 


22  HYMNS. 

For  the  brightness  of  Thy  face, 
King  of  glory,  God  of  grace  ! 

2  Happy  birds  that  sing  and  fly 
Round  Thy  altars,  O  Most  High ! 
Happier  souls  that  find  a  rest, 

In  their  Heavenly  Father's  breast  !- 
Like  the  wandering  dove  that  found 
No  repose  on  earth  around, 
They  can  to  their  ark  repair, 
And  enjoy  it  ever  there. 

3  Happy  souls,  their  praises  flow, 
Ever  in  this  vale  of  woe ; 
Waters  in  the  desert  rise, 
Manna  feeds  them  from  the  skies ; 
On  they  go  from  strength  to  strength, 
Till  they  reach  Thy  throne  at  length ; 
At  Thy  feet  adoring  fall, 

"Who  hast  led  them  safe  through  all. 

4  Lord,  be  mine  this  prize  to  win  ; 
Guide  me  through  this  world  of  sin  ; 
Keep  me  by  Thy  saving  grace, 
Give  me  at  Thy  side  a  place ; 

Sun  and  shield  alike  Thou  art, 

Guide  and  guard  my  erring  heart ; 

Grace  and  glory  flow  from  Thee, 

Shower,  O  shower  them,  Lord,  on  me.     Amen. 

229  IIL  5. 

"  The  Lord  is  in  His  holy  temple  ;   let  all  the  earth  keep  silence 


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before  Him." 

OD  is  in  His  holy  temple, 
All  the  earth  keep  silence  here : 


HYMNS.  23 

Worship  Him  in  truth  and  spirit, 
Reverence  Him  with  godly  fear; 

Holy,  holy, 
Lord  of  hosts,  our  Lord  appear. 

2  God  in  Christ  reveals  His  presence, 

Throned  upon  the  mercy-seat : 
Saints  rejoice  !  and  sinners  tremble ! 
Each  prepare  His  God  to  meet : 

Lowly,  lowly, 
Bow  adoring  at  His  feet. 

3  Hail  Him  here  with  songs  of  praises, 

Him  with  prayers  of  faith  surround ; 
Hearken  to  His  glorious  Gospel, 
While  the  preacher's  lips  expound : 

Blessed,  blessed, 
They  who  know  the  joyful  sound. 

4  Though  the  heaven,  and  heaven  of  heavens, 

O  Thou  Great  Unsearchable ! 
Are  too  mean  to  comprehend  Thee, 
Thou  with  man  art  pleased  to  dwell ; 

Welcome,  welcome, 
God  with  us,  Emmanuel.     Amen. 


2  3°  S.  M. 

"  Stand  up  and  bless  the  Lord  your  God,  for  ever  and  ever." 

|TAND  up  and  bless  the  Lord, 
Ye  people  of  His  choice : 
Stand  up  and  bless  the  Lord  your  God, 
With  heart,  and  soul,  and  voice. 


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2  Though  high  above  all  praise, 
Above  all  blessing  high, 


24  HYMNS. 

Who  would  not  fear  His  holy  Name, 
And  laud  and  magnify  ? 

3  O  for  the  living  flame, 

From  His  own  altar  brought, 
To  touch  our  lips,  our  minds  inspire, 
And  wing  to  heaven  our  thought ! 

4  God  is  our  strength  and  song, 

And  His  salvation  ours ; 
Then  be  His  love  in  Christ  proclaim'd 
With  all  our  ransom'd  powers. 

5  Stand  up  and  bless  the  Lord, 

The  Lord  your  God  adore ; 
Stand  up,  and  bless  His  glorious  Name 
Henceforth  for  evermore.     Amen. 


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23*  p.  M. 

"  Holy,  Holy,  Holy. 

lOME,  Thou  Almighty  King, 
Help  us  Thy  Name  to  sing, 

Help  us  to  praise ! 
Father  all  glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come  and  reign  over  us, 

Ancient  of  days. 

Come,  Thou  incarnate  Word, 
Gird  on  Thy  mighty  sword  ; 

Our  prayer  attend ; 
Come,  and  Thy  people  bless ; 
Come,  give  Thy  word  success ; 
Spirit  of  holiness, 

On  us  descend. 


HYMNS.  25 

3  Come,  holy  Comforter, 
Thy  sacred  witness  bear, 

In  this  glad  hour  : 
Thou,  Who  Almighty  art, 
Now  rule  in  every  heart, 
And  ne'er  from  us  depart, 

Spirit  of  power. 

4  To  Thee,  great  One  in  Three, 
The  highest  praises  be, 

Hence  evermore  ; 
Thy  sov'reign  majesty 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity 

Love  and  adore.     Amen. 

232  C.  M. 

"  Of  Whom  the  whole  family  in  heaven  and  earth  is  named." 

T    ET  saints  on  earth  in  concert  sing 
~^^  With  those  whose  work  is  done  ■ 
For  all  the  servants  of  our  King 
In  heaven  and  earth  are  one. 

2  One  family,  we  dwell  in  Him, 

One  Church,  above,  beneath ; 
Though  now  divided  by  the  stream, 
The  narrow  stream  of  death. 

3  One  army  of  the  Living  God, 

To  His  command  we  bow ; 
Part  of  the  host  have  crossed  the  flood, 
And  part  are  crossing  now. 


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26  HYMNS. 

4  Jesu,  be  Thou  our  constant  guide ; 
Then,  when  the  word  is  given, 
Bid  Jordan's  narrow  stream  divide, 
And  bring  us  safe  to  heaven.     Amen. 

233  P.  M. 

"  He  is  the  Head  of  the  Body,  the  Church." 

(HE  Church's  one  foundation 
Is  Jesus  Christ  her  Lord  ; 
She  is  His  new  creation 

By  water  and  the  Word ; 
From  heaven  He  came  and  sought  her 

To  be  His  holy  Bride, 
With  His  own  Blood  He  bought  her, 
And  for  her  life  He  died. 

Elect  from  every  nation, 

Yet  one  o'er  all  the  earth, 
Her  charter  of  salvation 

One  Lord,  one  Faith,  one  Birth ; 
One  Holy  Name  she  blesses, 

Partakes  one  Holy  Food, 
And  to  one  hope  she  presses, 

With  every  grace  endued. 

Though  with  a  scornful  wonder 

Men  see  her  sore  opprest, 
By  schisms  rent  asunder, 

By  heresies  distrest, 
Yet  saints  their  watch  are  keeping, 

Their  cry  goes  up,  "How  long?" 
And  soon  the  night  of  weeping 

Shall  be  the  morn  of  song. 


HYMNS.  27 

Mid  toil,   and  tribulation, 

And  tumult  of  her  war, 
She  waits  the  consummation 

Of  peace  for  evermore  \ 
Till  with  the  vision  glorious 

Her  longing  eyes  are  blest, 
And  the  great  Church  victorious 

Shall  be  the  Church  at  rest.     Amen. 


THE  LORD'S  DAY. 

234  II.  4. 

Remember  that  thou  keep  holy  the  Sabbath  day." 

OD  the  Creator  bless'd 
The  Sabbath  of  His  rest; 


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His  six  davs'  work  had  brought 

The  universe  from  nought ; 
The  heavens  and  earth  before  Him  stood, 
He  saw  them  and  pronounced   them  good. 

2  God  the  Redeemer  bless'd 
The  Sabbath  of  His  rest, 
When  all  His  suffering  done, 
The  cross's  victory  won, 

In  Joseph's  sepulchre  He  lay, 
Then  rising  made  a  holier  day. 

3  And  God  the  Spirit  bless'd 
That  Christian  Dav  of  rest, 
Where  met  with  one  accord 
The  servants  of  the  Lord  ; 

To  whom  the  Father's  promise  came, 
Like  rushing  wind  and  living  flame. 


28  HYMNS. 

4  The  Church  below  has  bless'd 
And  owns  this  day  of  rest, 
When  in  her  spousal  dress 
Of  blood-bought  righteousness, 

Her  happy  spirit  can  rejoice 

To  hear  her  heavenly  Bridegroom's  voice. 

5  They  love  the  hallow'd  day, 
Who  love  to  sing  and  pray ; 
The  day  of  rest  they  love, 
Who  seek  their  rest  above : 

They  love  the  day  of  God  in  seven, 

Who  prize  an  antepast  of  heaven.      Amen. 

235  L.  M. 

"  Evening,  and  morning,  and  at  noon,  will  I  pray,  and  cry  aloud : 
and  He  shall  hear  my  voice." 

CWEET  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King, 

To  praise  Thy  Name,  give  thanks  and  sing; 
To  show  Thy  love  by  morning  light, 
And  talk  of  all  Thy  truth  at  night. 

2  My  heart  shall  triumph  in  my  Lord, 

And  bless  His  works,  and  bless  His  Word  ; 
His  works  of  grace,  how  bright  they  shine ; 
How  deep  His  counsels,  how  divine ! 

3  O,  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part, 
When  grace  hath  well  refined  my  heart, 
And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  shed, 
Like  holy  oil,  to  cheer  my  head. 

4  Then  shall  I  see,  and  hear,  and  know, 
All  I  desired  or  wish'd  below ; 

And  every  power  find  sweet  employ 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy.     Amen. 


HYMNS.  29 

236  S.  M. 

"  I  was  in  the  spirit  on  the  Lord's  day." 

^HIS  is  the  day  of  light: 
Let  there  be  light  to-day; 
O,  Day-spring,  rise  upon  our  night, 
And  chase  its  gloom  away. 

2  This  is  the  day  of  rest: 

Our  failing  strength  renew ;     . 
On  weary  brain  and  troubled  breast 
Shed  Thou  Thy  freshening  dew. 

3  This  is  the  day  of  peace  : 
Thy  peace  our  spirits  fill ; 

Bid  Thou  the  blasts  of  discord  cease, 
The  waves  of  strife  be  still. 

4  This  is  the  day  of  prayer : 

Let  earth  to  heaven  draw  near ; 
Lift  up  our  hearts  to  seek  Thee  there ; 
Come  down  to  meet  us  here. 

5  This  is  the  first  of  days : 

Send  forth  Thy  quickening  breath, 
And  wake  dead  souls  to  love  and  praise, 
O,  Vanquisher  of  death  !     Amen. 

237  P.  M. 

"Upon  the  first  day  of  the  week,  when  the  disciples  came  together." 

f~\  DAY  of  rest  and  gladness, 
^^^  O  day  of  joy  and  light, 
O,  balm  of  care  and  sadness, 
Most  beautiful,  most  bright ; 


30  HYMNS. 

On  Thee  the  high  and  lowly 
Before  th'  eternal  Throne 

Sing  Holy,  Holy,  Holy, 

To  the  Great  Three  in  One. 

2  On  Thee,  at  the  creation, 

The  light  first  had  its  birth ; 
On  Thee  for  our  salvation 

Christ  rose  from  depths  of  earth ; 
On  Thee  our  Lord  victorious 

The  Spirit  sent  from  heaven  ; 
And  thus  on  Thee  most  glorious 

A  triple  light  was  given. 

3  To-day  on  weary  nations 

The  heavenly  Manna  falls, 
To  holy  convocations 

The  silver  trumpet  calls, 
Where  Gospel-light  is  glowing 

With  pure  and  radiant  beams, 
And  living  water  flowing 

With  soul-refreshing  streams. 

4  A  day  of  sweet  refection, 

A  day  of  holy  love, 
A  day  of  resurrection 

From  earth  to  things  above. 
New  graces  ever  gaining 

From  this  our  day  of  rest, 
We  reach  the  Rest  remaining 

To  spirits  of  the  blest.     Amen. 


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HYMNS.  31 

238  L.  M. 

"The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee." 

jISMISS  us  with  Thy  blessing,  Lord,         •$* 
Help  us  to  feed  upon  Thy  Word ; 
All  that  has  been  amiss  forgive, 
And  let  Thy  truth  within  us  live. 

2  Though  we  are  guilty,  Thou  art  good ; 
Wash  all  our  works  in  Jesus'  Blood ; 
Give  every  fettered  soul  release, 
And  bid  us  all  depart  in  peace.     Amen. 

239  II.  3- 

The  Lord  is  my  light." 

O  WEET  Saviour,  bless  us  ere  we  go : 

Thy  Word  into  our  minds  instil ; 
And  make  our  lukewarm  hearts  to  glow 

With  lowly  love  and  fervent  will. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark  night, 
O  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  light. 

2  Grant  us,  dear  Lord,  from  evil  ways 

True  absolution  and  release ; 
And  bless  us,  more  than  in  past  days, 

With  purity  and  inward  peace. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark  night, 
O  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  light. 

3  Do  more  than  pardon ;  give  us  joy, 

Sweet  fear,  and  sober  liberty, 
And  simple  hearts  without  alloy 

That  only  long  to  be  like  Thee. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark  night, 
O  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  light. 


32  HYMNS. 

4  For  all  we  love,  the  poor,  the  sad, 
The  sinful,  unto  Thee  we  call ; 
O,  let  Thy  mercy  make  us  glad  ; 

Thou  art  our  Jesus,  and  our  all. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark  night, 
O  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  light.     Amen. 

240  IL  5. 

"The  Lord  shall  give  His  people  the  blessing  of  peace." 

OAVIOUR,    again    to   Thy   dear  Name   we 

raise 
With  one  accord  our  parting  hymn  of  praise ; 
We  stand  to  bless  Thee  ere  our  worship  cease, 
Then,  lowly  kneeling,  wait  Thy  word  of  peace. 

2  Grant  us  Thy  peace  upon  our  homeward  way ; 
With  Thee  began,  with  Thee  shall  end  the  day; 
Guard  Thou  the  lips  from  sin,  the  hearts  from 

shame, 
That  in  this  house  have  called  upon  Thy  Name. 

3  Grant  us  Thy  peace,  Lord,  through  the  coming 

night, 
Turn  Thou  for  us  its  darkness  into  light ; 
From  harm  and  danger  keep  Thy  children  free, 
For  dark  and  light  are  both  alike  to  Thee. 

4  Grant  us  Thy  peace  throughout  our  earthly  life, 
Our  balm  in  sorrow,  and  our  stay  in  strife  ; 
Then,  when  Thy  voice  shall  bid  our  conflict 

cease, 
Call  us,  O  Lord,  to  Thine  eternal  peace. 

Amen. 


HYMNS.  33 

241  C.  M. 

"  O  God,  Thou  art  my  God." 

A  ND  now  the  wants  are  told  that  brought 
^^  Thy  children  to  Thy  knee ; 
Here  lingering  still,  we  ask  for  naught, 
But  simply  worship  Thee. 

2  The  hope  of  heaven's  eternal  days 

Absorbs  not  all  the  heart 
That  gives  Thee  glory,  love,  and  praise, 
For  being  what  Thou  art. 

3  For  Thou  art  God,  the  One,  the  same, 

O'er  all  things  high  and  bright; 
And  round  us,  when  we  speak  Thy  Name, 
There  spreads  a  heaven  of  light. 

4  O,  wondrous  peace,  in  thought  to  dwell 

On  excellence  divine ; 
To  know  that  naught  in  man  can  tell 
How  fair  Thy  beauties  shine. 

5  O  Thou,  above  all  blessings  blest, 

O'er  thanks  exalted  far, 
Thy  very  greatness  is  a  rest 
To  weaklings  as  we  are ; 

6  For  when  we  feel  the  praise  of  Thee 

A  task  beyond  our  powers, 
We  say,  "A  perfect  God  is  He, 
And  He  is  fully  ours."     Amen. 
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34  HYMNS. 

ADVENT. 

242  in.  3. 

"  Now  it  is  high  time  to  awake  out  of  sleep." 

"ARK !  a  thrilling  voice  is  sounding  j 
"  Christ  is  nigh ! "  it  seems  to  say 
"Cast  away  the  works  of  darkness, 
O  ye  children  of  the  day !" 

2  Wakened  by  the  solemn  warning, 

Let  the  earth-bound  soul  arise ; 
Christ,  our  Sun,  all  sloth  dispelling. 
Rises  in  the  morning  skies. 

3  Lo !  the  Lamb,  so  long  expected, 

Comes  with  pardon  down  from  heaven  ; 
Let  us  haste,  in  godly  sorrow, 

Through  His  Blood  to  be  forgiven. 

4  So  when  next  He  comes  with  glory, 

Wrapping  all  the  earth  in  fear, 
May  we  by  His  love  be  shielded ! 

May  He  to  forgive  draw  near !     Amen. 

243  III.  3- 

"Which  cometh  forth  as  a  Bridegroom  out  of  His  chamber." 

OEE,  He  comes !  Whom  every  nation, 

Taught  of  God,  desired  to  see, 
Filled  with  hope  and  expectation 

That  He  would  their  Saviour  be. 
Sing  !  oh  sing  with  exultation ! 

Haste  we  to  our  Father's  home ! 
Peace,  redemption,  joy,  salvation, 

Now  from  heaven  to  earth  are  come  ! 


HYMN  5.  35 

See,  He  comes  !    Whom  kings  and  sages, 

Prophets,  patriarchs  of  old, 
Distant  climes  and  countless  ages, 

Waited  eager  to  behold. 
Sing !  oh  sing  with  exultation ! 

Haste  we  to  our  Father's  home ! 
Peace,  redemption,  joy,  salvation, 

Now  from  heaven  to  earth  are  come ! 

See !  the  Lamb  of  God  appearing ! 

God  of  God,  from  heaven  above ! 
See  the  heavenly  Bridegroom  cheering 

His  own  Bride  with  words  of  love ! 
Glory  to  the  Eternal  Father, 

Glory  to  the  Incarnate  Son, 
Glory  to  the  Holy  Spirit, 

Glorv  to  the  Three  in  One !     Amen. 


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244  L.  ML 

"  Hosanna  in  the  highest" 

OSANNA  to  the  living  Lord  ! 
Hosanna  to  th'  incarnate  Word! 
To  Christ,  Creator,  Saviour,  King, 
Let  earth,  let  heaven,  hosanna  sing. 

Hosanna,  Lord  !  Thine  angels  cry  : 
Hosanna,  Lord  3  Thy  saints  reply : 
Above,  beneath  us,  and  around, 
The  dead  and  living  swell  the  sound. 

O  Saviour!  with  protecting  care 
Return  to  this,  Thy  house  of  prayer : 
Assembled  in  Thy  sacred  Name, 
Here  we  Thy  parting  promise  claim. 


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36  HYMNS. 

4  But  chiefest  in  our  cleansed  breast, 
Eternal !  bid  Thy  Spirit  rest ; 

And  make  our  secret  soul  to  be 
A  temple  pure,  and  worthy  Thee. 

5  So,  in  the  last  and  dreadful  day, 
When  earth  and  heaven  shall  melt  away, 
Thy  flock,  redeemed  from  sinful  stain, 
Shall  swell  the  sound  of  praise  again. 

Amen. 

245  11. 3. 

"The  Redeemer  shall  come  to  Zion." 

COME,  O  come,  Emmanuel, 
And  ransom  captive  Israel ; 

That  mourns  in  lonely  exile  here, 

Until  the  Son  of  God  appear. 
Rejoice  !  Rejoice  !  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  O  Israel ! 

O  come,  Thou  Rod  of  Jesse,  free 
Thine  own  from  Satan's  tyranny ; 
From  depths  of  hell  Thy  people  save, 
And  give  them  victory  o'er  the  grave. 
Rejoice  !  Rejoice  !  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  O  Israel ! 

O  come,  Thou  Day-Spring,  come  and  cheer 
Our  spirits  by  Thine  Advent  here  ; 
Disperse  the  gloomy  clouds  of  night, 
And  death's  dark  shadows  put  to  flight. 
Rejoice  !  Rejoice  !  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  O  Israel ! 


HYMNS.  37 

O  come,  Thou  Key  of  David,  come 

And  open  wide  our  heavenly  home ; 

Make  safe  the  way  that  leads  on  high, 

And  close  the  path  to  misery. 
Rejoice  !  Rejoice  !  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  O  Israel ! 

O  come,  O  come,  Thou  Lord  of  Might, 
Who  to  Thy  tribes,  on  Sinai's  height, 
In  ancient  times  didst  give  the  law, 
In  cloud,  and  majesty,  and  awe. 
Rejoice  !  Rejoice  !  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  O  Israel !     Amen. 


246 


III.  5. 

"  Behold  He  cometh  with  clouds ;  and  every  eye  shall  see  Him,  and 
they  also  which  pierced  Him. 

T    O  !  He  comes  in  clouds  descending, 
"^^  Once  for  favoured  sinners  slain ; 
Thousand  thousand  saints  attending 

Swell  the  triumph  of  His  train : 
Alleluia ! 

Christ  appears  on  earth  again. 

2  Every  eye  shall  now  behold  Him 

Robed  in  dreadful  majesty; 
They  who  set  at  nought  and  sold  Him, 
Pierced  and  nailed  Him  to  the  tree, 

Deeply  wailing, 
Shall  the  true  Messiah  see. 

3  Those  dear  tokens  of  His  Passion 

Still  His  dazzling  body  bears ; 


38  HYMNS. 

Cause  of  endless  exultation 

To  His  ransomed  worshippers ; 

With  what  rapture 
Gaze  we  on  those  glorious  scars. 

4  Yea,  Amen,  let  all  adore  Thee, 
High  on  Thine  eternal  throne ; 
Saviour,  take  the  power  and  glory ; 
Claim  the  kingdoms  for  Thine  own  : 

O,  come  quickly ! 
Alleluia !  Amen. 

247  in.  1. 

"  Watchman,  what  of  the  night !" 

VyATCHMAN  !  tell  us  of  the  night, 

What  its  signs  of  promise  are  ? 
Traveller !  o'er  yon  mountain's  height, 

See  that  glory-beaming  star ! 
Watchman !  does  its  beauteous  ray 

Aught  of  joy  or  hope  foretell  ? 
Traveller !  yes ;  it  brings  the  day, 

Promis'd  day  of  Israel. 

2  Watchman !  tell  us  of  the  night, 

Higher  yet  that  star  ascends! 
Traveller  !  blessedness  and  light, 

Peace  and  truth,  its  course  portends. 
Watchman !  will  its  beams  alone 

Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth? 
Traveller !  ages  are  its  own, 

See,  it  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth. 

3  Watchman !  tell  us  of  the  night, 

For  the  morning  seems  to  dawn. 


HYMNS.  39 

Traveller !  darkness  takes  its  flight, 
Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn. 

Watchman !  let  thy  wanderings  cease, 
Hie  thee  to  thy  quiet  home. 

Traveller !  lo  !  the  Prince  of  Peace, 
Lo !  the  Son  of  God  is  come  !     Amen. 

248  p.  m. 

"Even  so,  come,  Lord  Jesus." 

T^HE  Church  has  waited  long, 

Her  absent  Lord  to  see, 
And  still  in  loneliness  she  waits, 

A  friendless  stranger  she. 
Age  after  age  has  gone, 
Sun  after  sun  has  set, 
And  still  in  weeds  of  widowhood, 
She  weeps  a  mourner  yet, 

Come,  then,  Lord  Jesus,  come ! 

2  Saint  after  saint  on  earth 

Has  liv'd,  and  lov'd,  and  died  ; 
And  as  they  left  us  one  by  one, 

We  laid  them  side  by  side ; 
We  laid  them  down  to  sleep, 

But  not  in  hope  forlorn ; 
We  laid  them  but  to  ripen  there, 

Till  the  last  glorious  morn. 

Come,  then,  Lord  Jesus,  come  ! 

3  We  long  to  hear  Thy  voice, 

To  see  Thee  face  to  face, 
To  share  Thy  crown  and  glory  then, 
As  now  we  share  Thy  grace. 


40  HYMNS. 

Should  not  the  loving  Bride 
Her  absent  Bridegroom  mourn  ? 

Should  she  not  wear  the  signs  of  grief 
Until  her  Lord  return  ? 

Come,  then,  Lord  Jesus,  come 

4  The  whole  creation  groans, 

And  waits  to  hear  that  voice 
That  shall  her  beauteousness  restore, 

And  make  her  wastes  rejoice. 
Come,  Lord,  and  wipe  away 

The  curse,  the  sin,  the  stain, 
And  make  this  blighted  world  of  ours 
Thine  own  fair  world  again. 

Come,  then,  Lord  Jesus,  come  ! 

Amen. 

249  P.  M. 

"  Behold,  the  Bridegroom  cometh." 

EJOICE,  rejoice,  believers, 
And  let  your  lights  appear, 
The  evening  is  advancing, 

The  darker  night  is  near. 
The  Bridegroom  is  arising ; 

And  soon  will  He  draw  nigh : 
Up !  pray,  and  watch,  and  wrestle, 
At  midnight  comes  the  cry. 

See  that  your  lamps  are  burning, 

Replenish  them  with  oil ; 
Look  now  for  your  salvation, 

The  end  of  sin  and  toil. 
The  watchers  on  the  mountain 

Proclaim  the  Bridegroom  near, 


R] 


HYMNS.  41 

Go  meet  Him  as  He  cometh, 
With  hallelujahs  clear. 

3  Oh !  wise  and  holy  virgins, 

Now  raise  your  voices  higher, 
Till  in  your  jubilations, 

Ye  meet  the  angel  choir. 
The  marriage  feast  is  waiting. 

The  gates  wide  open  stand ; 
Up,  up,  ye  heirs  of  glory, 

The  Bridegroom  is  at  hand. 

4  Our  hope  and  expectation, 

O  Jesus,  now  appear ; 
Arise,  Thou  Sun  so  looked  for, 

O'er  this  benighted  sphere ! 
With  hearts  and  hands  uplifted, 

We  plead,  O  Lord,  to  see 
The  day  of  our  redemption, 

And  ever  be  with  Thee !     Amen. 

250  11. 3. 

"  He  saith,  surely  I  come  quickly :    Amen.       Even  so,  come,  Lord 
Jesus."' 

r\  QUICKLY  come,  dread  Judge  of  all ; 
^^  For,  awful  though  Thine  Advent  be, 
All  shadows  from  the  truth  will  fall, 
And  falsehood  die,  in  sight  of  Thee  : 
O  quickly  come,  for  doubt  and  fear 
Like  clouds  dissolve  when  Thou  art  near. 

2  O  quickly  come,  great  King  of  all ; 
Reign  all  around  us,  and  within  ; 
Let  sin  no  more  our  souls  enthrall, 


42  HYMNS. 

Let  pain  and  sorrow  die  with  sin : 
O  quickly  come,  for  Thou  alone 
Canst  make  Thy  scattered  people  one. 

3  O  quickly  come,  true  Life  of  all ; 
For  death  is  mighty  all  around ; 
On  every  home  his  shadows  fall, 
On  every  heart  his  mark  is  found : 
O  quickly  come,  for  grief  and  pain 
Can  never  cloud  Thy  glorious  reign. 

4  O  quickly  come,  sure  Light  of  all, 

For  gloomy  night  broods  o'er  our  way ; 

And  weakly  souls  begin  to  fall 

With  weary  watching  for  the  day : 

O  quickly  come,  for  round  Thy  throne 

No  eye  is  blind,  no  night  is  known.      Amen. 

25  I  S.  M. 

"The  time  is  short." 

A     FEW  more  years  shall  roll, 
A  few  more  seasons  come, 
And  we  shall  be  with  those  that  rest 
Asleep  within  the  tomb  : 
Then,  O  my  Lord,  prepare 
My  soul  for  that  great  day; 
O  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  Blood, 
And  take  my  sins  away. 

2  A  few  more  suns  shall  set 
O'er  these  dark  hills  of  time, 
And  we  shall  be  where  suns  are  not, 
A  far  serener  clime : 
Then,  O  my  Lord,  prepare,  etc. 


HYMNS.  43 

3  A  few  more  storms  shall  beat 
On  this  wild,  rocky  shore, 

And  we  shall  be  where  tempests  cease, 
And  surges  swell  no  more : 
Then,  O  my  Lord,  prepare,  etc. 

4  A  few  more  struggles  here, 
A  few  more  partings  o'er, 

A  few  more  toils,  a  few  more  tears, 
And  we  shall  weep  no  more : 
Then,  O  my  Lord,  prepare,  etc. 

5  'Tis  but  a  little  while 
And  He  shall  come  again, 

Who  died  that  we  might  live,  Who  lives 

That  we  with  Him  may  reign : 

Then,  O  my  Lord,  prepare 

My  soul  for  that  glad  day ; 
O  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  Blood, 

And  take  my  sins  away.     Amen. 

CHRISTMAS. 

252.  in.  3- 

"  Glory  to  God  in  the  highest,  and  on  earth  peace,  good  will  toward 
men." 

TTARK !  what  mean  those  holy  voices, 
Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies  ? 
Lo  !  th'  angelic  host  rejoices ; 
Heavenly  hallelujahs  rise. 

2  Cherubs  tell  the  wondrous  story, 
Joyous  seraphim  reply : 


44  HYMNS. 

"  Glory  in  the  highest,  glory ! 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high ! 

3  "  Peace  on  earth,  good-will  from  heaven, 

Reaching  far  as  man  is  found  ; 
Souls  redeemed  and  sins  forgiven ! 
Loud  our  grateful  harps  shall  sound. 

4  "  Christ  is  born,  the  great  Anointed : 

Heaven  and  earth  His  praises  sing ! 
Oh !  receive  Whom  God  appointed, 
For  your  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King ! 

5  "  Hasten,  mortals,  to  adore  Him ; 

Learn  His  Name  to  magnify, 
Till  in  heaven  ye  sing  before  Him, 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high !"     Amen. 

253  in.  5. 

"  We  have  seen  His  star,   *    *    *     and  are  come  to  worship  Him.' 

A  NGELS,  from  the  realms  of  glory 
Wing  your  flight  o'er  all  the  earth, 
Ye  who  sang  creation's  story, 
Now  proclaim  Messiah's  birth; 
Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

2   Shepherds,  in  the  field  abiding, 

Watching  o'er  your  flocks  by  night, 
God  with  man  is  now  residing, 
Yonder  shines  the  infant  light ; 
Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 


HYMN-.  45 

3  Sages,  leave  your  contemplations, 

Brighter  visions  beam  afar, 
Seek  the  great  Desire  of  nations ; 

Ye  have  seen  His  natal  star ; 
Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

4  Saints,  before  the  altar  bending, 

Watching  long  in  hope  and  fear, 
Suddenly,  the  Lord  descending, 

In  His  temple  shall  appear  ; 
Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

5  Sinners,  wrung  with  true  repentance, 

Doomed  for  guilt  to  endless  pains, 
Justice  now  revokes  the  sentence, 

Mercy  calls  you,  break  your  chains ; 
Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King.     Amen. 

254  IV.  i. 

';  The  Word  was  made  flesh.' 

/^OME,  hither:  ye  faithful, 

Triumphantly  sing! 
Come,  see  in  the  manger 

The  angels'  dread  Kins; ! 
To  Bethlehem  hasten, 

With  joyful  accord ! 
Oh,  come  ye,  come  hither 

To  worship  the  Lord ! 

2  True  Son  of  the  Father, 

He  comes  from  the  skies  : 


46  HYMNS. 

To  be  born  of  a  Virgin 
He  doth  not  despise. 
To  Bethlehem  hasten,  etc. 

3  Hark,  hark  to  the  angels ! 

All  singing  in  heaven, 
"To  God  in  the  highest 

All  glory  be  given !" 
To  Bethlehem  hasten,  etc. 

4  To  Thee,  then,  O  Jesus, 

This  day  of  Thy  birth, 
Be  glory  and  honour 

Through  heaven  and  earth ; 
True  Godhead  Incarnate ! 

Omnipotent  Word ! 
Oh,  come !  let  us  hasten 

To  worship  the  Lord !     Amen. 

255  P.  M. 

"  Behold  I  bring  you  glad  tidings  of  great  joy." 

/CHRISTIANS,    awake,    salute    the    happy 

^-"       morn, 

Whereon  the  Saviour  of  mankind  was  born  ; 

Rise  to  adore  the  mystery  of  love, 

Which  hosts  of  angels  chanted  from  above; 

With  them  the  joyful  tidings  first  begun 

Of  God  Incarnate  and  the  Virgin's  Son. 

2  Then  to  the  watchful  shepherds  it  was  told, 
Who  heard  the  angelic  herald's  voice :  "  Behold, 
I  bring  good  tidings  of  a  Saviour's  birth 
To  you  and  all  the  nations  upon  earth : 


H  Y  M  N  S.  47 

This  day  hath  God  fulfilled  His  promised  word, 
This  day  is  born  a  Saviour,  Christ  the  Lord." 

3  He  spake  ;  and  straightway  the  celestial  choir 
In  hymns  of  joy,  unknown  before,  conspire  ; 
The  praises  of  redeeming  love  they  sang, 
And  heaven's  whole  orb  with  Alleluias  rang : 
God's  highest  glory  was  their  anthem  still, 
Peace  upon  earth,  and  unto  men  good-will. 

4  Oh !  may  we  keep  and  ponder  in  our  mind 
God's  wondrous  love  in  saving  lost  mankind : 
Trace  we  the  Babe  Who  hath  retrieved  our  loss, 
From  the  poor  manger  to  the  bitter  Cross ; 
Tread  in  His  steps  assisted  by  His  grace, 
Till  man's  first  heavenly  state  again  takes  place. 

5  Then  may  we  hope  the  angelic  hosts  among, 
To  join,  redeemed,  a  glad  triumphant  throng : 
He  That  was  born  upon  this  joyful  day    * 
Around  us  all  His  glory  shall  display: 
Saved  by  His  love,  incessant  we  shall  sing 
Eternal  praise  to  heaven's  Almighty  King. 

Amen. 

2  56  P.  M. 

:{  Let  us  now  go  even  unto  Bethlehem." 

COME,  all  ye  faithful, 
Joyful  and  triumphant; 
O  come  ye,  O  come  ye,  to  Bethlehem ; 
Come  and  behold  Him 
Born,  the  King  of  angels  : 
O  come,  let  us  adore  Him, 
O  come,  let  us  adore  Him, 
O  come,  let  us  adore  Him,  Christ  the  Lord. 


o 


48  HYMNS. 

2  God  of  God, 
Light  of  Light, 

Lo !  He  abhors  not  the  Virgin's  womb ; 
Very  God, 

Begotten,  not  created : 
O  come,  let  us  adore  Him,  etc. 

3  Sing,  choirs  of  angels, 
Sing  in  exultation, 

Sing  all  ye  citizens  of  heaven  above, 
Glory  to  God 
In  the  highest : 
O  come,  let  us  adore  Him,  etc. 

4  Yea,  Lord,  we  greet  Thee, 
Born  this  happy  morning ; 

Jesu,  to  Thee  be  glory  given ; 

Word  of  the  Father, 

Now  in  flesh  appearing : 

O  come,  let  us  adore  Him, 

O  come,  let  us  adore  Him, 
O  come,  let  us  adore  Him,  Christ  the  Lord. 

Amen. 

257  P.  M. 

"  God  was  manifest  in  the  flesh." 

|F  the  Father's  Love  begotten 
Ere  the  worlds  began  to  be, 
He  is  Alpha  and  Omega, 

He  the  source,  the  ending  He, 
Of  the  things  that  are,  that  have  been, 
And  that  future  years  shall  see, 
Evermore  and  evermore  ! 


o 


HYMNS.  49 

2  This  is  He  Whom  seers  in  old  time 

Chanted  of  with  one  accord  ; 
Whom  the  voices  of  the  Prophets 

Promised  in  their  faithful  word ; 
Now  He  shines,  the  long-expected : 

Let  creation  praise  its  Lord  : 

Evermore  and  evermore ! 

3  O  ye  heights  of  heaven  adore  Him ! 

Angel  hosts  His  praises  sing ! 
All  dominions  bow  before  Him 

And  extol  our  God  and  King: 
Let  no  tongue  on  earth  be  silent, 

Every  voice  in  concert  ring, 

Evermore  and  evermore ! 

4  Christ !  to  Thee,  with  God  the  Father, 

And,  O  Holy  Ghost,  to  Thee ! 
Hymn,  and  chant,  and  high  thanksgiving, 

And  unwearied  praises  be, 
Honour,  glory,  and  dominion, 

And  eternal  victory, 

Evermore  and  evermore  !     Amen. 


NEW  YEAR. 
258  III.  !. 

"  So  teach  us  to  number  our  days,  that  we  may  apply  our  hearts  unto 
wisdom." 

~CX)R  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  grace, 
Constant  through  another  year, 
Hear  our  song  of  thankfulness ; 
Jesu,  our  Redeemer,  hear. 
4 


5<D  HYMNS. 

2  In  our  weakness  and  distress, 

Rock  of  Strength,  be  Thou  our  stay ; 
In  the  pathless  wilderness 
Be  our  "true  and  living  way. 

3  Who  of  us  death's  awful  road 

In  the  coming  year  shall  tread, 
With  Thy  rod  and  staff,  O  God, 
Comfort  Thou  his  dying  bed. 

4  Make  us  faithful,  make  us  pure, 

Keep  us  evermore  Thine  own, 
Help  Thy  servants  to  endure, 
Fit  us  for  the  promised  crown. 

5  So  within  Thy  palace  gate 

We  shall  praise,  on  golden  strings, 
Thee  the  only  Potentate, 

Lord  of  lords,  and  King  of  kings.    Amen. 

2 59  C.  M. 

"  And  now,  Lord,  what  is  my  hope  ;  truly  my  hope  is  even  in  Thee." 

nPHE  year  is  gone,  beyond  recall 
^    With  all  its  hopes  and  fears, 
With  all  its  bright  and  gladdening  smiles, 
With  all  its  mourners'  tears. 

2  Thy  thankful  people  praise  Thee,  Lord, 

For  countless  gifts  received, 
And  pray  for  grace  to  keep  the  Faith 
Which  saints  of  old  believed. 

3  To  Thee  we  come,  O  gracious  Lord, 

The  new-born  year  to  bless ; 
Defend  our  land  from  pestilence, 
Give  peace  and  plenteousness ; 


HYMNS.  51 

4  Forgive  this  nation's  many  sins, 

The  growth  of  vice  restrain, 
And  help  us  all  with  sin  to  strive, 
And  crowns  of  life  to  gain. 

5  From  evil  deeds  that  stain  the  past 

We  now  desire  to  flee ; 
And  pray  that  future  years  may  all 

Be  spent,  good  Lord,  for  Thee.    Amen. 


CIRCUMCISION. 

260  S.  M. 

"  And  when  eight  days  were  accomplished  for  the  circumcising  of  the 
Child,  His  Name  was  called  Jesus." 

HPHE  ancient  law  departs 
A    And  all  its  terrors  cease ; 
For  Jesus  makes  with  faithful  hearts 
A  covenant  of  peace. 

2  The  Light  of  Light  divine, 
True  Brightness  un defiled, 

He  bears  for  us  the  shame  of  sin, 
A  holy  spotless  Child. 

3  His  infant  Body  now 
Begins  our  pain  to  feel ; 

Those  precious  drops  of  Blood  that  flow 
For  death  the  victim  seal. 

4  To-day  the  Name  is  Thine, 
At  which  we  bend  the  knee ; 

They  call  Thee  Jesus,  child  divine ! 
Our  Jesus  deign  to  be. 


52  HYMNS. 

5  All  praise,  Eternal  Son, 
For  Thy  redeeming  love, 
With  Father,  Spirit,  ever  One, 

In  glorious  might  above.     Amen. 


EPIPHANY.  * 
20 1  p.  m. 

"We  have  seen  His  star  in  the  East." 

"DRIGHTEST  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the 
morning ! 
Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  Thine 
aid! 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

2  Cold  on  His  cradle  the  dew-drops  are  shining : 

Low  lies  His   head  with  the  beasts  of  the 
stall : 
Angels  adore  Him  in  slumber  reclining, 
Maker  and  Monarch  and  Saviour  of  all. 

3  Say,  shall  we  yield  Him,  in  costly  devotion, 

Odors  of  Edom  and  offerings  divine, 
Gems  of  the  mountain  and  pearls  of  the  ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest  and  gold  from   the 
mine  ? 

4  Vainly  we  offer  each  ample  oblation, 

Vainly  with  gifts  would  His  favour  secure ; 
Richer,  by  far,  is  the  heart's  adoration, 
Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 


HYMNS.  53 

5  Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning ! 
Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  Thine 
aid! 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

Amen. 

202  III.  3. 

"  And  thou,  Bethlehem,  in  the  land  of  Juda,  art  not  the  least  among 
the  princes  of  Juda  ;  for  out  of  thee  shall  come  a  Governor  That 
shall  rule  my  people  Israel." 

T^  ARTH  hath  many  a  noble  city ; 
■"  Bethlehem,  thou  dost  all  excel : 
Out  of  thee  the  Lord  from  heaven 
Came  to  rule  His  Israel. 

2  Fairer  than  the  sun  at  morning 

Was  the  star  that  told  His  birth, 
To  the  world  its  God  announcing 
Seen  in  fleshly  form  on  earth. 

3  Eastern  sages  at  His  cradle 

Make  oblations  rich  and  rare ; 
See  them  give,  in  deep  devotion, 
Gold,  and  frankincense,  and  myrrh. 

4  Sacred  gifts  of  mystic  meaning : 

Incense  doth  their  God  disclose, 

Gold  the  King  of  kings  proclaimeth, 

Myrrh  His  sepulchre  foreshows. 

5  Jesu,  Whom  the  Gentiles  worshipped 

At  Thy  glad  Epiphany,      * 
Unto  Thee,  with  God  the  Father 
And  the  Spirit,  glory  be.     Amen. 


54  HYMNS. 


A! 


263  in.  2. 

"  When  they  saw  the  star  they  rejoiced  with  exceeding  great  joy." 

S  with  gladness  men  of  old 
Did  the  guiding  star  behold ; 
As  with  joy  they  hailed  its  light, 
Leading  onward,  beaming  bright ; 
So,  most  gracious  Lord,  may  we 
Evermore  be  led  to  Thee. 

2  As  with  joyful  steps  they  sped 
To  that  lowly  manger-bed ; 
There  to  bend  the  knee  before 
Him  whom  heaven  and  earth  adore ; 
So  may  we  with  willing  feet 
Ever  seek  the  mercy  seat. 

3  As  they  offered  gifts  most  rare 
At  that  manger  rude  and  bare ; 
So  may  we  with  holy  joy, 
Pure  and  free  from  sin's  alloy, 
All  our  costliest  treasures  bring, 
Christ !  to  Thee  our  heavenly  King. 

4  Holy  Jesus,  every  day 
Keep  us  in  the  narrow  way ; 
And  when  earthly  things  are  past, 
Bring  our  ransomed  souls  at  last 
Where  they  need  no  star  to  guide, 
Where  no  clouds  Thy  glory  hide. 

5  In  the  heavenly  country  bright 
Need  they  no  created  light ; 
Thou  its  Light,  its  Joy,  its  Crown, 
Thou  its  Sun  that  goes  not  clown  ; 


HYMNS.  55 


There  for  ever  may  we  sing 
Alleluias  to  our  King.     Amen. 


III.  5. 


264 

"Arise,  snine;  for  thy  light  is  come,  and  the  glory  of  the  Lord  is 
risen  upon  thee." 

/^\N  the  mountain's  top  appearing, 
^^  Lo  !  the  sacred  herald  stands, 
Welcome  news  to  Zion  bearing, 

Zion  long  in  hostile  lands. 
Mourning  captive, 

God  Himself  shall  loose  thy  bands. 

2  Has  thy  night  been  long  and  mournful  ? 

Have  thy  friends  unfaithful  prov'd  ? 
Have  thy  foes  been  proud  and  scornful, 
By  thy  sighs  and  tears  unmov'd? 

Cease  thy  mourning; 
Zion  still  is  well  belov'd. 

3  God,  thy  God,  will  now  restore  thee ; 

He  Himself  appears  thy  Friend ; 
All  thy  foes  shall  flee  before  thee ; 
Here  their  boasts  and  triumphs  end ; 

Great  deliverance 
Zion's  King  will  surely  send. 

4  Enemies  no  more  shall  trouble; 

All  thy  wrongs  shall  be  redress'd ; 
For  thy  shame  thou  shalt  have  double, 
In  thy  Maker's  favor  blest-: 

All  thy  conflicts 
End  in  everlasting  rest.     Amen. 


.56  HYMNS. 

265  C.  M. 

"  The  Life  was  manifested  and  we  have  seen  it." 

JOY  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come ! 
Let  earth  receive  her  King ; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  Him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  world,  the  Saviour  reigns, 

Let  men  their  songs  employ ; 
While   fields,    and   floods,    rocks,    hills    and 
plains 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  sin  and  sorrow  grow, 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground ; 
He  comes  to  make  His  blessings  flow 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  His  righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  His  love.     Amen. 


266 


III.  1. 

"  Of  His  kingdom  there  shall  be  no  end." 

TTARK !  the  song  of  jubilee ; 

Loud  as  mighty  thunders  roar, 
Or  the  fulness  of  the  sea, 

When  it  breaks  upon  the  shore : 
Hallelujah!  for  the  Lord 

God  omnipotent  shall  reign ; 
Hallelujah!  let  the  word 

Echo  round  the  earth  and  main. 


HYMNS.  57 

Hallelujah!  hark!  the  sound, 

From  the  centre  to  the  skies, 
Wakes  above,  beneath,  around, 

All  creation's  harmonies : 
See  Jehovah's  banners  furl'd  ; 

Sheath'd    His    sword ;    He    speaks,  'tis 
done, 
And  the  kingdoms  of  this  world 

Are  the  kingdoms  of  His  Son. 

He  shall  reign  from  pole  to  pole 

With  illimitable  sway  ■ 
He  shall  reign,  when,  like  a  scroll, 

Yonder  heavens  have  passed  away : 
Then  the  end ;  beneath  His  rod, 

Man's  last  enemy  shall  fall ; 
Hallelujah !  Christ  in  God, 

God  in  Christ,  is  All  in  All.     Amen. 

III.  i. 

"  The  Son  of  God  was  manifested." 

OONGS  of  thankfulness  and  praise, 
^  Jesu,  Lord,  to  Thee  we  raise, 
Manifested  by  the  star 
To  the  sages  from  afar  ; 
Branch  of  Royal  David's  stem 
In  Thy  Birth  at  Bethlehem; 
Anthems  be  to  Thee  addrest, 
God  in  Man  made  manifest. 

2  Manifest  at  Jordan's  stream, 

Prophet,  Priest,  and  King  supreme  ; 


267 


58  HYMNS. 

And  at  Cana  wedding-guest 
In  Thy  Godhead  manifest ; 
Manifest  in  power  Divine, 
Changing  "water  into  wine; 
Anthems  be  to  Thee  addrest, 
God  in  Man  made  manifest. 

3  Manifest  in  making  whole 
Palsied  limbs  and  fainting  soul ; 
Manifest  in  valiant  fight, 
Quelling  all  the  devil's  might; 
Manifest  in  gracious  will, 

Ever  bringing  good  from  ill ; 
Anthems  be  to  Thee  addrest, 
God  in  Man  made  manifest. 

4  Sun  and  moon  shall  darkened  be, 
Stars  shall  fall,  the  heaven  shall  flee  ; 
Christ  will  then  like  lightning  shine, 
All  will  see  His  glorious  Sign ; 

All  will  then  the  trumpet  hear, 
All  will  see  the  Judge  appear ; 
Thou  by  all  wilt  be  confest, 
God  in  Man  made  manifest. 

5  Grant  us  grace  to  see  Thee,  Lord, 
Mirrored  in  Thy  holy  Word  ; 
May  we  imitate  Thee  now, 

And  be  pure,  as  pure  art  Thou ; 
That  we  like  to  Thee  may  be, 
At  Thy  great  Epiphany ; 
And  may  praise  Thee,  ever  blest, 
God  in  Man  made  manifest.     Amen. 


HYMNS.  59 

SEPTUAGESIMA,  Etc. 

268  L.  M. 

"  How  shall  we  sing  the  Lord's  song  in  a  strange  land?" 

/CREATOR  of  the  world,  to  Thee 
^  An  endless  rest  of  joy  belongs ; 
And  heavenly  choirs  are  ever  free 
To  sing  on  high  their  festal  songs. 

2  But  we  are  fallen  creatures  here, 

Where  pain  and  sorrow  daily  come ; 
And  how  can  we  in  exile  drear 

Sing  out,  as  they,  sweet  songs  of  home? 

3  O  Father !  Who  dost  promise  still 

That  they  who  mourn  shall  blessed  be, 
Grant  us  to  weep  for  deeds  of  ill 
That  banish  us  so  long  from  Thee  : 

4  But  weeping,  grant  us  faith  to  rest 

In  hope  upon  Thy  loving  care ; 
Till  Thou  restore  us,  with  the  blest, 

Their  songs  of  praise  in  heaven  to  share. 

5  To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  Whom  heaven  and  earth  adore, 
From  men  and  from  the  angel-host 
Be  praise  and  glory  evermore.     Amen. 

LENT. 

269  P.  M. 

"  And  the  Lord  turned  and  looked  upon  Peter." 

JESUS,  let  Thy  pitying  eye 
Call  back  a  wandering  sheep  : 


60  HYMNS. 

Prone,  like  Peter,  to  deny, 

Like  Peter,  I  would  weep. 
Let  me  be  by  grace  restored ; 

On  me  be  all  long-suffering  shown ; 
Turn  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

2  Saviour,  Prince,  enthroned  above, 

Repentance  to  impart, 
Give  me,  through  Thy  dying  love, 

The  humble  contrite  heart ; 
Give  what  I  have  long  implored, 

A  portion  of  Thy  grief  unknown  j 
Turn  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

3  For  Thine  own  compassion's  sake 

The  gracious  wonder  show  ; 
Cast  my  sins  behind  Thy  back, 

And  wash  me  white  as  snow : 
Let  Thy  pity  help  afford, 

And  while  I  do  myself  bemoan, 
Turn  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone.     Amen. 


M 


270  L.  M. 

"  Be  ye  like  minded  after  the  example  of  Christ. 

"Y  dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord, 
I  read  my  duty  in  Thy  Word  ; 
But  in  Thy  life  the  law  appears, 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

Such  was  Thy  truth  and  such  Thy  zeal, 
Such  deference  to  Thv  Father's  will. 


o 


HYMNS.  6 1 

Such  love,  and  meekness  so  divine, 

I  would  transcribe  and  make  them  mine. 

3  Cold  mountains  and  the  midnight  air 
Witnessed  the  fervor  of  Thy  prayer : 
The  desert  Thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  conflict,  and  Thy  victory  too. 

4  Be  Thou  my  pattern,  make  me  bear 
More  of  Thy  gracious  image  here ; 
Then  God  the  Judge  shall  own  my  name 
Among  the  followers  of  the  Lamb.    Amen. 

271  II.  1. 

*'  In  due  time  we  shall  reap,  if  we  faint  not." 

THOU  Who  dost  to  man  accord 
His  highest  prize,  his  best  reward, 
Thou  hope  of  all  our  race, 
Jesus,  to  Thee  we  now  draw  near, 
Our  earnest  supplications  hear, 
Who  humbly  seek  Thy  face. 

With  self-accusing  voice  within, 
Our  conscience  tells  of  many  a  sin 

In  thought  and  word  and  deed : 
O  cleanse  that  conscience  from  all  stain, 
The  penitent  restore  again 

From  every  burden  freed. 

If  Thou  reject  us,  who  shall  give 
Our  fainting  spirits  strength  to  live? 

'Tis  Thine  alone  to  spare ; 
With  cleansed  hearts  to  pray  aright 
And  find  acceptance  in  Thy  sight, 

Be  this  our  lowly  prayer. 


62  HYMNS. 

4  Tis  Thou  hast  blessed  this  solemn  fast; 
So  may  its  days  by  us  be  passed 

In  self-control  severe, 
That  when  our  Easter  morn  we  hail, 
Its  mystic  Feast  we  may  not  fail 

To  keep  with  conscience  clear.     Amen. 

272  in. ,. 

"And  Jesus  was  led  by  the  Spirit  into  the  wilderness,  being  forty 
days  tempted  of  the  devil.  And  in  those  days  He  did  eat  noth- 
ing." 

"CDRTY  days  and  forty  nights 

Thou  wast  fasting  in  the  wild ; 
Forty  days  and  forty  nights 
Tempted,  and  yet  undeflled. 

2  Sunbeams  scorching  all  the  day ; 

Chilly  dew-drops  nightly  shed  ; 
Prowling  beasts  about  Thy  way; 
Stones  Thy  pillow ;  earth  Thy  bed. 

3  Shall  not  we  Thy  sorrow  share, 

And  from  earthly  joys  abstain, 
Fasting  with  unceasing  prayer, 
Glad  with  Thee  to  suffer  pain  ? 

4  And  if  Satan,  vexing  sore, 

Flesh  or  spirit  should  assail, 
Thou,  his  Vanquisher  before, 
Grant  we  may  not  faint  or  fail. 

5  So  shall  we  have  peace  divine ; 

Holier  gladness  ours  shall  be ; 
Round  us,  too,  shall  angels  shine, 
Such  as  ministered  to  Thee. 


HYMNS.  63 

6  Keep,  O  keep  us,  Saviour  dear, 
Ever  constant  by  Thy  side  ■ 
That  with  Thee  we  may  appear 
At  th'  eternal  Eastertide.     Amen. 


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2  73  p.  m. 

"  My  soul  fleeth  unto  the  Lord." 

ORD,  in  this  Thy  mercy's  day, 
Ere  it  pass  for  aye  away, 
On  our  knees  we  fall  and  pray. 

2  Holy  Jesus,  grant  us  tears, 

Fill  us  with  heart-searching  fears, 
Ere  that  awful  doom  appears. 

3  Lord,  on  us  Thy  Spirit  pour, 
Kneeling  lowly  at  the  door, 
Ere  it  close  for  evermore. 

4  By  Thy  night  of  agony, 
By  Thy  supplicating  cry, 
By  Thy  willingness  to  die, 

5  By  Thy  tears  of  bitter  woe 
For  Jerusalem  below, 

Let  us  not  Thy  love  forego. 

6  Grant  us  'neath  Thy  wings  a  place, 
Lest  we  lose  this  day  of  grace 

Ere  we  shall  behold  Thy  face.     Amen. 

274  C.  M. 

'"  He  is  able  to  succour  them  that  are  tempted." 

SAVIOUR,  leave  us  not  alone 
To  wrestle  with  our  sin, 


O 


64  HYMNS. 

But  aid  us  in  these  holy  hours 
Of  solemn  discipline. 

2  Let  not  the  Tempter  tempt  us,  Lord, 

Beyond  our  strength  to  bear, 
Though  in  the  desert  of  our  woe 
He  wildly  prompts  despair. 

3  Let  not  our  humble  confidence 

Be  from  Thy  promise  stirr'd, 
Nor  clouds  of  dark  distrust  spring  up 
Between  us  and  Thy  word. 

4  Nor  let  us  yet  be  lifted  up 

By  him,  the  Prince  of  air, 
To  scale  presumption's  dizzy  height, 
And  left  to  perish  there : 

5  Nor  on  the  Temple's  pinnacle, 

In  our  self-righteous  pride, 
Be  set  forsaken  of  Thine  aid, 
For  demons  to  deride. 

6  And  oh !  when  pleasure,  power,  and  pomp 

Around  our  vision  swim, 
And  through  the  soft  enchanting  mist 
He  bids  us  worship  him  ; 

7  Assist  us  from  the  reeling  sense, 

The  serpent's  spell  to  break, 
And  tread  the  arch-apostate  down, 
Redeemer,  for  Thy  sake.     Amen. 

275  P.  M. 

"Whom  resist,  steadfast  in  the  faith," 

CHRISTIAN,  dost  thou  see  them 
On  the  holy  ground, 


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HYMNS.  6$ 

How  the  troops  of  Midian 

Prowl  and  prowl  around  ? 
Christian,  up  and  smite  them. 

Counting  gain  but  loss  • 
Smite  them  by  the  merit 

Of  the  holy  Cross. 

Christian,  dost  thou  feel  them, 

How  they  work  within, 
Striving,  tempting,  luring, 

Goading  into  sin  ? 
Christian,  never  tremble  : 

Never  be  down-cast : 
Smite  them  by  the  virtue 

Of  the  Lenten  fast. 

Christian,  dost  thou  hear  them  ? 

How  they  speak  thee  fair? 
"Always  fast  and  vigil  ? 

Always  watch  and  prayer?" 
Christian,  answer  boldly, 

'•While  I  breathe  I  pray:" 
Peace  shall  follow  battle, 

Night  shall  end  in  day. 

"Well  I  know  thy  trouble, 

0  My  sen-ant  true  j 
Thou  art  very  wean-, 

1  was  wean,-  too ; 

But  that  toil  shall  make  thee 

Some  day  all  Mine  own, 
And  the  end  of  sorrow 

Shall  be  near  My  Throne."     Amen. 


66  HYMN  S. 

276  II.  5. 

"  In  Whom  we  have  redemption  through  His  Blood,  the  forgiveness 
of  sins." 

"\  ^  TEARY  of  earth  and  laden  with  my  sin, 
I  look  at  heaven  and  long  to  enter  in, 
But  there  no  evil  thing  may  find  a  home  : 
And  yet  I  hear  a  voice  that  bids  me  "  Come." 

2  So  vile  I  am,  how  dare  I  hope  to  stand 
In  the  pure  glory  of  that  holy  land  ? 
Before  the  whiteness  of  that  Throne  appear? 
Yet   there    are    Hands    stretched  out  to  draw 

me  near. 

3  The  while  I  fain  would  tread  the  heavenly  way, 
Evil  is  ever  with  me  day  by  day ; 

Yet  on  mine  ears  the  gracious  tidings  fall, 
"Repent,   confess,   thou  shalt  be  loosed  from 
all." 

4  It  is  the  voice  of  Jesus  that  I  hear, 

His  are  the  Hands  stretched  out  to  draw  me 

near, 
And  His  the  Blood  that  can  for  all  atone, 
And  set  me  faultless  there  before  the  Throne. 

5  Yea,  Thou  wilt  answer  for  me,  Righteous  Lord. 
Thine  all  the  merits,  mine  the  great  reward  ; 
Thine  the  sharp  thorns,  and  mine  the  golden 

crown, 
Mine    the    life   won,   and  Thine    the   life    laid 
down. 

6  Naught  can  I  bring,  dear  Lord,  for  "all  I  owe, 
Yet  let  my  full  heart  what  it  can  bestow; 


HYMNS.  67 

Like  Mary's  gift  let  my  devotion  prove, 
Forgiven  greatly,  how  I  greatly  love.     Amen. 

SUNDA  Y  NEXT  BEFORE  EASTER. 

277  p.  m. 

"Out  of  the  mouth  of  babes  and  sucklings  Thou  hast  perfected 
praise." 

A  LL  glory,  laud,  and  honour 
^^  To  Thee,  Redeemer,  King ! 
To  Whom  the  lips  of  children 
Made  sweet  hosannas  ring. 

2  Thou  art  the  King  of  Israel, 

Thou  David's  royal  Son, 
Who  in  the  Lord's  Name  comest, 
The  King  and  Blessed  One. 
All  glory,  &c. 

3  The  company  of  angels 

Are  praising  Thee  on  high, 
.  •         And  mortal  men,  and  all  things 
Created  make  reply. 

All  glory,  &c. 

4  The  people  of  the  Hebrews 

With  palms  before  Thee  went, 
Our  praise  and  prayer  and  anthems 
Before  Thee  we  present. 

All  glory,  &c. 

5  Thou  didst  accept  their  praises ; 

Accept  the  prayers  we  bring, 
Who  in  all  good  delightest, 

Thou  good  and  gracious  King. 

All  glory,  &c.      Amen. 


68  HYMNS. 


278 


L.  M. 


"  And  the  multitudes  that  went  before,  and  that  followed,  cried,  say- 
ing, Hosanna  to  the  Son  of  David." 

TD  IDE  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty  ! 

Hark!  all  the  tribes  hosanna  cry; 
O  Saviour  meek,  pursue  Thy  road 
With  palms  and  scattered  garments  strowed. 

2  Ride  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty! 
In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die : 

O  Christ,  Thy  triumphs  now  begin 
O'er  captive  death  and  conquered  sin. 

3  Ride  on!  ride  on  in  majesty! 
The  angel  armies  of  the  sky 

Look  down  with  sad  and  wondering  eyes 
To  see  the  approaching  sacrifice. 

4  Ride  on!  ride  on  in  majesty! 

The  last  and  fiercest  strife  is  nigh : 
The  Father  on  His  sapphire  throne 
Awaits  His  own  anointed  Son. 

5  Ride  on!  ride  on  in  majesty! 
In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die  ; 
Bow  Thy  meek  head  to  mortal  pain, 
Then  take,  O  God,  Thy  power,  and  reign. 

Amen. 

PASSION  WEEK  AND  GOOD  FRIDAY. 
2  79  III.  3. 

"  The  Lamb  of  God,  Which  taketh  away  the  sin  of  the  world." 

TTAIL,  Thou  once  despised  Jesus  : 
Hail,  Thou  Galilean  King ; 


HYMNS.  69 

Thou  didst  suffer  to  release  us : 
Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring ! 

Hail,  Thou  agonizing  Saviour, 
Bearer  of  our  sin  and  shame  ; 

By  Thy  merit  find  we  favour : 
Life  is  given  through  Thy  Name. 

2  Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 

All  our  sins  on  Thee  were  laid  ; 
By  almighty  love  anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made. 
All  Thy  people  are  forgiven 

Through  the  virtue  of  Thy  Blood ; 
Opened  is  the  gate  of  heaven, — 

Man  is  reconciled  to  God. 

3  Jesus,  low  we  bow  before  Thee, 

Mediator  glorified  ! 
All  the  heavenly  hosts  adore  Thee, 

Seated  at  Thy  Father's  side  ; 
There  for  sinners  Thou  art  pleading, — 

There  Thou  dost  our  place  prepare ; 
Ever  for  us  interceding, 

Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

4  Worship,  honour,  power,  and  blessing 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive  ; 
Loudest  praises,  never  ceasing 

Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give. 
Help,  ye  bright  angelic  spirits, 

Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays ; 
Help  to  sing  our  Saviour's  merits, 

Help  to  chant  Emmanuel's  praise.    Amen. 


70  HYMNS. 


280 


III.  2. 


"Remembering  mine  affliction  and  my  misery,  the  wormwood  and 
the  gall." 

(~*0  to  dark  Gethsemane, 

^^  Ye  that  feel  the  Tempter's  power, 

Your  Redeemer's  conflict  see, 

Watch  with  Him  one  bitter  hour  j 
Turn  not  from  His  griefs  away, 

Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  pray. 

2  Follow  to  the  judgment  hall ; 

View  the  Lord  of  life  arraigned  ; 
Oh,  the  wormwood  and  the  gall ; 

Oh,  the  pangs  His  soul  sustained ! 
Shun  not  suffering,  shame,  or  loss 

Learn  of  Him  to  bear  the  cross. 

3  Calvary's  mournful  mountain  climb  ; 

There,   adoring  at  His  feet, 
Mark  the  miracle  of  time, 

God's  own  sacrifice  complete  • 
"  It  is  finished  !" — hear  Him  cry  ; 

Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  die.     Amen. 


281 


in.  2. 

"  And  being  in  an  agony,  He  prayed  more  earnestly." 

OION'S  Daughter,  weep  no  more, 

Though  thy  troubled  heart  be  sore ; 
He  of  Whom  the  Psalmist  sung, 
He  Who  woke  the  Prophet's  tongue, 
Christ,  the  Mediator  blest, 
Brings  thee  everlasting  rest. 


HYMNS.  71 

In  a  garden  man  became 
Heir  of  sin,  and  death,  and  shame  ; 
Jesus  in  a  garden  wins 
Life,  and  pardon  for  our  sins  ; 
Through  His  hour  of  agony- 
Praying  in  Gethsemane. 

There  for  us  He  intercedes ; 

There  with  God  the  Father  pleads ; 

Willing  there  for  us  to  drain 

To  the  dregs  the  cup  of  pain, 

That  in  everlasting  day 

He  may  wipe  our  tears  away.     Amen. 


282 


P.  M. 

"  The  Cross  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ." 

/^H,  Sacred  Head,  now  wounded ! 

^^^  With  grief  and  shame  weighed   down  ! 

Oh,  sacred  brow,  surrounded 

With  thorns,  Thy  only  crown ! 
Oh,  sacred  Head,  what  glory, 

What  bliss,  till  now  was  Thine ! 
Yet  though  despised  and  gory, 

I  joy  to  call  Thee  mine. 

On  me,  as  Thou  art  dying, 

O  turn  Thy  pitying  eye  ! 
To  Thee  for  mercy  crying, 

Before  Thy  Cross  I  lie. 
Thy  grief  and  Thy  compassion 

Were  all  for  sinners'  gain ; 
Mine,  mine  was  the  transgression, 

But  Thine  the  deadly  pain. 


J2  HYMNS. 

3  What  language  shall  I  borrow 

To  praise  Thee,  clearest  Friend, 
For  this,  Thy  dying  sorrow, 

Thy  pity  without  end ! 
Oh,  make  me  Thine  forever, 

And  should  I  fainting  be, 
Lord,  let  me  never,  never, 

Outlive  my  love  to  Thee. 

4  Be  near  when  I  am  dying ; 

Oh,  show  Thy  Cross  to  me  ! 
And  to  my  succour  flying, 

Come,  Lord,  and  set  me  free. 
These  eyes  new  faith  receiving, 

From  Thine  eyes  shall  not  move ; 
For  he  who  dies  believing, 

Dies  safely  through  Thy  love.     Amen. 


283 


L.  M. 


"  God  forbid  that  I  should  glory  save  in  the  Cross  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ." 

HPHE  Royal  Banners  forward  go, 

The  Cross  shines  forth  in  mystic  glow ; 
Where  He  in  flesh,  our  flesh  Who  made, 
Our  sentence  bore,  our  ransom  paid. 

2  There  whilst  He  hung,  His  sacred  side 
By  soldier's  spear  was  opened  wide, 
To  cleanse  us  in  the  precious  flood 

Of  water  mingled  with  His  Blood. 

3  O  tree  of  glory,  tree  most  fair, 
Ordained  those  holy  limbs  to  bear, 


HYMN  S.  73 

How  bright  in  purple  robe  it  stood, 
The  purple  of  a  Saviour's  Blood ! 

4  Upon  its  arms,  like  balance  true, 

He  weighed  the  price  for  sinners  due, 
The  price  which  none  but  He  could  pay 
And  spoiled  the  spoiler  of  his  prey. 

5  To  Thee  Eternal  Three  in  One, 
Let  homage  meet  by  all  be  done : 
As  by  the  Cross  Thou  dost  restore, 

So  rule  and  guide  us  evermore.     Amen. 

284  L.  m. 

"  God  forbid  that  I  should  glory  save  in  the  Cross  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ.'' 

"\  "X  7"E  sing  the  praise  of  Him  Who  died, 
Of  Him  Who  died  upon  the  Cross ; 
The  sinner's  hope  let  men  deride, 

For  this  we  count  the  world  but  loss. 

2  Inscribed  upon  the  Cross  we  see 

In  shining  letters,  "  God  is  Love ;" 
He  bears  our  sins  upon  the  tree, 
He  brings  us  mercy  from  above. 

3  The  Cross  !  it  takes  our  guilt  away ; 

It  holds  the  fainting  spirit  up  ; 
It  cheers  with  hope  the  gloomy  day. 
And  sweetens  every  bitter  cup. 

4  The  balm  of  life,  the  cure  of  woe, 

The  measure  and  the  pledge  of  love, 
The  sinner's  refuge  here  below, 

The  angels'  theme  in  heaven  above. 


74  HYMNS. 

5  To  Christ,  Who  won  for  sinners  grace 
By  bitter  grief  and  anguish  sore, 
Be  praise  from  all  the  ransomed  race 
For  ever  and  for  evermore.     Amen. 

285  in.  3. 

"  Unto  you  therefore  which  believe  He  is  precious."' 

[WEET  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing, 
Which  before  the  Cross  I  spend, 
Life,  and  health,  and  peace  possessing 
From  the  sinner's  dying  Friend. 


S1 


2  Here  I  rest,  for  ever  viewing 

Mercy  poured  in  streams  of  blood  ; 
Precious  drops,  my  soul  bedewing, 
Plead  and  claim  my  peace  with  God. 

3  Truly  blessed  is  the  station, 

Low  before  His  Cross  to  lie, 

Whilst  I  see  divine  compassion 

Beaming  in  His  languid  eye. 

4  Lord,  in  ceaseless  contemplation 

Fix  my  thankful  heart  on  Thee, 
Till  I  taste  Thy  full  salvation 

And  Thine  unveiled  glory  see.     Amen. 


286 


P.  M. 

"  Who  loved  me  and  gave  Himself  for  me."' 

r\  SACRED  Head,  surrounded 
^-""^  By  crown  of  piercing  thorn  ! 
O  bleeding  Head,  so  wounded, 
Reviled  and  put  to  scorn ! 


HYMN  S.  75 

Death's  pallid  hue  comes  o'er  Thee, 

The  glow  of  life  decays, 
Yet  angel-hosts  adore  Thee, 

And  tremble  as  they  gaze. 

I  see  Thy  strength  and  vigour 

All  fading  in  the  strife, 
And  death  with  cruel  rigour 

Bereaving  Thee  of  life ; 
O  agony  and  dying ! 

O  love  to  sinners  free  ! 
Jesus,  all  grace  supplying, 

O  turn  Thy  face  on  me. 

In  this  Thy  bitter  Passion, 

Good  Shepherd,  think  of  me 
With  Thy  most  sweet  compassion, 

Unworthy  though  I  be  : 
Beneath  Thy  Cross  abiding, 

For  ever  would  I  rest, 
In  Thy  dear  love  confiding, 

And  with  Thy  presence  blest.     Amen. 


287 


L.  M. 

"  They  crucified  Him." 

f^\  COME  and  mourn  with  me  awhile ; 
^-^  O  come  ye  to  the  Saviour's  side ; 
O  come,  together  let  us  mourn  ; 
Jesus,  our  Lord  is  crucified. 

2  Have  we  no  tears  to  shed  for  Him, 
While  soldiers  scoff  and  Jews  deride  ? 


y6  HYMNS. 

Ah !  look  how  patiently  He  hangs : 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified. 

3  How  fast  His  hands  and  feet  are  nailed  ; 
His  throat  with  parching  thirst  is  dried  ; 
His  failing  eyes  are  dimmed  with  Blood  ; 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified. 

4  Seven  times  He  spake,  seven  words  of  love ; 
And  all  three  hours  His  silence  cried 

For  mercy  on  the  souls  of  men  ; 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified. 

5  Come,  let  us  stand  beneath  the  Cross  ; 
So  may  the  Blood  from  out  His  side 
Fall  gently  on  us  drop  by  drop ; 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified. 

6  A  broken  heart,  a  fount  of  tears 
Ask,  and  they  will  not  be  denied  ; 
Lord  Jesus,  may  we  love  and  weep, 
Since  Thou  for  us  art  crucified.     Amen. 


288 


C.  M. 


"  Is  it  nothing  to  you,  all  ye  that  pass  by?    Behold  and  see  if  there 
be  any  sorrow  like  unto  my  sorrow."' 

r\  HALLOWED  Head!  compell'd  to  bow, 
^^  Beneath  unnumber'd  scorns, 
O  dear,  dishonor'd,  glorious  brow 

Now  rent  by  cruel  thorns  ; 
Eyes  where  the  light  of  heaven  did  reign 

Can  ye  grow  glaz'd  and  dim  ? 
O  Death — by  Him  for  others  slain — 

Canst  thou  have  power  o'er  Him  ? 


HYMNS.  77 

2  Love's  mystery  o'er  the  scene  doth  hang, 

Love  must  unfold  it  still ; 
Who  could  inflict  on  Him  a  pang, 

Without  His  own  blest  will  ? 
He,  Whom  the  slumbering  dead  have  heard, 

Whose  voice  the  winds  could  tame, 
Could  crush  His  murderers  with  a  word, 

If  such  had  been  His  aim. 

3  Yea,  Lord  of  lords  and  King  of  kings, 

Life,  light,  and  joy  to  me ; 
My  soul  through  doubt  and  darkness  clings 

With  trembling  faith  to  Thee. 
Lo,  death  and  hell  with  all  their  host 

Quail  now  before  their  Lord, 
And  more  than  was  in  Adam  lost 

I  see  in  Christ  restor'd.     Amen. 


289 


in.  2. 

"The  Scripture  hath  concluded  all  under  sin." 

TTEARTS  of  stone,  relent,  relent, 

Break,  by  Jesus'  Cross  subdu'd  • 
See  His  Body  mangled,  rent, 

Covered  with  His  flowing  Blood  ; 
Sinful  soul,  what  hast  thou  done  ? 
Crucified  th'  incarnate  Son  ! 

Yes,  our  sins  have  done  the  deed, 

Driven  the  nails  that  fix'd  Him  here ; 

Crown'd  with  thorns  His  sacred  Head, 
Pierc'd  Him  with  the  soldier's  spear : 

Made  His  soul  a  sacrifice, 

For  a  sinful  world  He  dies. 


?8  HYMNS. 

3  Will  you  let  Him  die  in  vain, 

Nor  receive  the  proffer'd  good ; 

Crucify  the  Lord  again, 

Trampl-e  on  His  precious  Blood  ? 

No,  with  all  my  sins  I'll  part; 

Saviour,  take  my  broken  heart.     Amen. 

EASTER  EVEN. 
29O  HI.  2. 

"And  when  Joseph  had  taken  the  Body,  he  wrapped  it  in  a  clean 
linen  cloth,  and  laid  it  in  his  own  new  tomb,  which  he  had  hewn 
out  in  the  rock.  *  *  *  And  there  was  Mary  Magdalene  and 
the  other  Mary,  sitting  over  against  the  sepulchre." 

"D  ESTING  from  His  work  to-day 

In  the  tomb  the  Saviour  lay ; 
Still  He  slept,  from  head  to  feet 
Shrouded  in  the  winding-sheet, 
Lying  in  the  rock  alone, 
Hidden  by  the  sealed  stone. 

2  Late  at  even  there  was  seen 
Watching  long  the  Magdalene ; 
Early,  ere  the  break  of  day, 
Sorrowful  she  took  her  way 
To  the  holy  garden  glade, 
Where  her  buried  Lord  was  laid. 

3  So  with  Thee,  till  life  shall  end, 
I  would  solemn  vigil  spend  : 

Let  me  hew  Thee,  Lord,  a  shrine 
In  this  rocky  heart  of  mine, 
Where  in  pure  embalmed  cell 
None  but  Thou  may  ever  dwell. 


HYMN  S.  79 

Myrrh  and  spices  will  I  bring, 

True  affection's  offering ; 

Close  the  door  from  sight  and  sound 

Of  the  busy  world  around ; 

And  in  patient  watch  remain 

Till  my  Lord  appear  again.     Amen. 


EASTER.       ' 
291  in.  x. 

"  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed." 

JESUS  Christ  is  risen  to-day, 
Our  triumphant  holiday ; 
Who  did  once  upon  the  Cross 
Suffer  to  redeem  our  loss. 

Hallelujah ! 

2  Hymns  of  praise  then  let  us  sing 
Unto  Christ,  our  heavenly  King, 
Who  endured  the  Cross  and  Grave, 
Sinners  to  redeem,  and  save. 

Halleluj  ah ! 

3  But  the  pains  which  He  endured 
Our  salvation  have  procured ; 
Now  above  the  sky  He's  King, 
Where  the  angels  ever  sing. 

Hallelujah!     Amen. 

292  in.  5. 

Come,  see  the  place  where  the  Lord  lay.*' 

lOME,  ye  saints,  draw  nigh  and  wonder, 
See  the  place  where  Jesus  lay ! 


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80  HYMNS. 

He  has  burst  His  bands  asunder, 
He  has  borne  our  sins  away ; 

Joyful  tidings  ! 
Yes  the  Lord  is  ris'n  to-day ! 

2  Jesus  triumphs  :  sing  ye  praises  ! 

By  His  death  He  overcame ; 
Thus  the  Lord  His  glory  raises ; 
Thus  He  fills  His  foes  with  shame ; 

Sing  ye  praises  ! 
Praises  to  the  Victor's  Name ! 

3  Jesus  triumphs  :  countless  legions 

Come  from  heaven  to  meet  their  King ; 
Soon  in  yonder  blessed  regions 
We  shall  join  His  praise  to  sing; 

Songs  eternal 
Shall  thro'  heaven's  high  arches  ring. 

Amen. 

293  L.  M. 

"The  Lord  is  King,  and  hath  put  on  glorious  apparel." 

T    IGHT'S  glittering  morn  bedecks  the  sky, 
"^  Heaven  thunders  forth  its  victor-cry, 
The  glad  earth  shouts  her  triumph  high, 
And  groaning  hell  makes  wild  reply ; 

2  While  He,  the  King,  the  mighty  King, 
Despoiling  death  of  all  its  sting, 

And  trampling  down  the  powers  of  night, 
Brings  forth  His  ransomed  saints  to  light. 

3  His  tomb  of  late  the  threefold  guard 

Of  watch  and  stone  and  seal  had  barred ; 


HYMNS.  O I 

But  now,  in  pomp  and  triumph  high, 
He  comes  from  death  to  victory. 

4  The  pains  of  hell  are  loosed  at  last ; 
The  days  of  mourning  now  are  passed ; 
An  angel  robed  in  light  hath  said, 
"The  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead." 

5  O  Lord  of  all,  with  us  abide 
In  this  our  joyful  Easter-tide; 
From  every  weapon  death  can  wield 

Thine  own  redeemed  for  ever  shield.    Amen. 

294  III.  1. 

"Worthy  is  the  Lamb  That  was  slain  to  receive  power,  and  riches, 
and  wisdom,  and  strength,  and  honour,  and  glory,  and  blessing." 

/^HRIST  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day ; 
^■^  Christians,  haste  your  vows  to  pay ; 
Offer  ye  your  praises  meet 
At  the  Paschal  Victim's  feet. 
For  the  sheep  the  Lamb  hath  bled, 
Sinless  in  the  sinner's  stead ; 
"  Christ  is  risen,"  to-day  we  cry ; 
Now  He  lives  no  more  to  die. 

2  Christ,  the  Victim  undefiled, 
Man  to  God  hath  reconciled ; 
Whilst  in  strange  and  awful  strife 
Met  together  death  and  life. 
Christians,  on  this  happy  day 
Haste  with  joy  your  vows  to  pay ; 
"  Christ  is  risen,"  to-day  we  cry ; 
Now  He  lives  no  more  to  die. 
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82  HYMNS. 

3  Christ,  Who  once  for  sinners  bled, 
Now  the  first-born  from  the  dead, 
Throned  in  endless  might  and  power, 
Lives  and  reigns  for  evermore. 
Hail,  Eternal  Hope  on  high ! 
Hail,  Thou  King  of  victory ! 
Hail !  Thou  Prince  of  life  adored ! 
Help  and  save  us,  gracious  Lord,    Amen. 

295  in.  1. 

"  Alleluia  !  for  the  Lord  God  Omnipotent  reigneth." 

/^HRIST  the  Lord  is  risen  again; 
^  Christ  hath  broken  every  chain; 
Hark,  angelic  voices  cry, 
Singing  evermore  on  high, 

Alleluia ! 

2  He  Who  gave  for  us  His  life, 
Who  for  us  endured  the  strife, 
Is  our  Paschal  Lamb  to-day ; 
We  too  sing  for  joy,  and  say 

Alleluia ! 

3  He  Who  bore  all  pain  and  loss 
Comfortless  upon  the  Cross, 
Lives  in  glory  now  on  high, 
Pleads  for  us  and  hears  our  cry; 

Alleluia ! 

4  He  Who  slumbered  in  the  grave 
Is  exalted  now  to  save  ; 

Now  through  Christendom  it  rings 
That  the  Lamb  is  King  of  kings. 

Alleluia ! 


H  Y  M  N  S.  83 

Now  He  bids  us  tell  abroad 
How  the  lost  may  be  restored, 
How  the  penitent  forgiven, 
How  we  too  may  enter  heaven. 
Alleluia ! 

Thou,  our  Paschal  Lamb  indeed, 
Christ  Thy  ransomed  people  feed : 
Take  our  sins  and  guilt  away, 
Let  us  sing  by  night  and  day 

Alleluia !     Amen. 


296 


III.  1. 

"  Sing  5'e  to  the  Lord  ;  for  He  hath  triumphed  gloriously.'" 

A  T  the  Lamb's  high  feast  we  sing 
Praise  to  our  victorious  King, 
Who  hath  washed  us  in  the  tide 
Flowing  from  His  pierced  side ; 
Praise  we  Him,  Whose  love  divine 
Gives  His  sacred  Blood  for  wine, 
Gives  His  Body  for  the  Feast, 
Christ  the  Victim,  Christ  the  Priest. 

2  Where  the  Paschal  Blood  is  poured, 
Death's  dark  angel  sheathes  his  sword ; 
Israel's  hosts  triumphant  go 
Through  the  wave  that  drowns  the  foe. 
Praise  we  Christ,  Whose  Blood  was  shed, 
Paschal  Victim,  Paschal  Bread ; 

With  sincerity  and  love 
Eat  we  Manna  from  above. 

3  Mighty  Victim  from  the  sky, 

Hell's  fierce  powers  beneath  Thee  lie ; 


84  HYMNS. 

Thou  hast  conquered  in  the  fight, 
Thou  hast  brought  us  life  and  light : 
Now  no  more  can  death  appal, 
Now  no  more  the  grave  enthral ; 
Thou  hast  opened  Paradise, 
And  in  Thee  Thy  saints  shall  rise. 

4  Easter  triumph,  Easter  joy, 
Sin  alone  can  this  destroy ; 
From  sin's  power  do  Thou  set  free 
Souls  new-born,  O  Lord,  in  Thee. 
Hymns  of  glory  and  of  praise, 
Risen  Lord,  to  Thee  we  raise ; 
Holy  Father,  praise  to  Thee, 
With  the  Spirit  ever  be.     Amen. 

297  p.  m. 

"  O  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song ;  for  He  hath  done  marvellous 
things." 

A  LLELUIA!  Alleluia!  Alleluia! 
"^^  The  strife  is  o'er,  the  battle  done ; 
The  triumph  of  the  Lord  is  won ; 
O  let  the  song  of  praise  be  sung. 

Alleluia ! 

2  The  powers  of  death  have  done  their  worst, 
And  Jesus  hath  His  foes  dispersed ; 

Let  shouts  of  praise  and  joy  outburst. 

Alleluia ! 

3  On  that  third  morn  He  rose  again 
In  glorious  majesty  to  reign ; 

O  let  us  swell  the  joyful  strain. 

Alleluia ! 


HYMNS.  85 

4  He  closed  the  yawning  gates  of  hell ; 
The  bars  from  heaven's  high  portals  fell ; 
Let  songs  of  joy  His  triumphs  tell. 

Alleluia ! 

5  Lord,  by  the  stripes  which  wounded  Thee 
From  death's  dread  sting  Thy  servants  free  ; 
That  we  may  live,  and  sing  to  Thee. 

Alleluia !     Amen. 


298 


P.  M. 

I  am  He  that  liveth,  and  was  dead ;  and  behold,  I  am  alive  for 
evermore,  Amen  ;  and  have  the  keys  of  hell  and  of  death." 

JESUS  lives !  no  longer  now 
Can  thy  terrors,  Death,  appal  us ; 
Jesus  lives  !  by  this  we  know 

Thou,  O  Grave,  canst  not  enthral  us. 
Alleluia ! 

2  Jesus  lives !  henceforth  is  death 

But  the  gate  of  life  immortal ; 
This  shall  calm  our  trembling  breath, 
When  we  pass  its  gloomy  portal. 
Alleluia ! 

3  Jesus  lives !  for  us  He  died  ; 

Then,  alone  to  Jesus  living, 
Pure  in  heart  may  we  abide, 
Glory  to  our  Saviour  giving. 
Alleluia ! 

4  Jesus  lives  !  our  hearts  know  well 

Nought  from  us  His  love  shall  sever ; 
Life,  nor  death,  nor  powers  of  hell 
Tear  us  from  His  keeping  ever. 
Alleluia  ! 


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86  H  Y  M  N  S. 

5  Jesus  lives !  to  Him  the  throne 
Over  all  the  world  is  given : 
May  we  go  where  He  is  gone, 

Rest  .and  reign  with  Him  in  heaven. 
Alleluia !     Amen. 

2  99  p.  m. 

"  Lo,  the  winter  is  past." 

*OME,  ye  faithful,  raise  the  strain 
Of  triumphant  gladness  ; 
God  hath  brought  His  Israel 

Into  joy  from  sadness: 
Loosed  from  Pharaoh's  bitter  yoke 

Jacob's  sons  and  daughters ; 

Led  them  with  unmoistened  foot 

Through  the  Red  Sea  waters. 

Tis  the  spring  of  souls  to-day : 

Christ  hath  burst  His  prison  ; 
And  from  three  days'  sleep  in  death 

As  a  sun  hath  risen : 
All  the  winter  of  our  sins, 

Long  and  dark,  is  flying 
From  His  Light,  to  Whom  we  give 

Laud  and  praise  undying. 

Now  the  Queen  of  seasons,  bright 
With  the  Day  of  splendour, 

With  the  royal  Feast  of  feasts, 
Comes  its  joy  to  render, 

Comes  to  glad  Jerusalem, 
Who  with  true  affection 


HYMNS.  8? 

Welcomes  in  unwearied  strains 
Jesus'  Resurrection. 

4  Alleluia  now  we  cry 

To  our  King  Immortal, 
Who  triumphant  burst  the  bars 

Of  the  tomb's  dark  portal ; 
Alleluia,  with  the  Son 

God  the  Father  praising ; 
Alleluia  yet  again 

To  the  Spirit  raising.     Amen. 

300  III.  3. 

"  Now  is  Christ  risen  from  the  dead,  and  become  the  first-fruits  of 
them  that  slept." 

A  LLELUIA!  Alleluia! 

Hearts  to  heaven  and  voices  raise  \ 
Sing  to  God  a  hymn  of  gladness, 
Sing  to  God  a  hymn  of  praise ; 
He,  Who  on  the  Cross  a  Victim 
For  the  world's  salvation  bled, 
Jesus  Christ,  the  King  of  Glory, 
Now  is  risen  from  the  dead, 

2   Christ  is  risen,  Christ  the  first-fruits 

Of  the  holy  harvest  field, 
Which  will  all  its  full  abundance 

At  His  second  coming  yield ; 
Then  the  golden  ears  of  harvest 

Will  their  heads  before  Him  wave, 
Ripened  by  His  glorious  sunshine 

From  the  furrows  of  the  grave. 


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88  HYMNS.    fc 

3  Christ  is  risen,  we  are  risen ; 

Shed  upon  us  heavenly  grace, 
Rain,  and  dew,  and  gleams  of  glory 

From  trie  brightness  of  Thy  face  ; 
That  we,  with  our  hearts  in  heaven, 

Here  on  earth  may  fruitful  be, 
And  by  angel-hands  be  gathered, 

And  be  ever,  Lord,  with  Thee.     Amen. 

ROGA T10N  DA  VS. 
3QI  P.  M. 

"  Ask,  and  it  shall  be  given  you." 

OD  the  Father,  from  Thy  throne, 
Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee ; 
God,  the  co-eternal  Son, 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee  ; 
God  the  Spirit,  mighty  Lord, 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee ; 
Three  in  One,  by  all  adored, 
Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee. 

2  Jesu !  Jesu  ! 
By  Thy  wondrous  Incarnation, 
By  Thy  birth  for  our  salvation, 

We  beseech  Thee,  we  beseech  Thee, 
From  every  ill  defend  us, 
Thy  grace  and  mercy  send  us. 

3  Jesu  !  Jesu  ! 
By  Thy  fasting  and  temptation, 
By  Thy  nights  of  supplication, 

We  beseech  Thee,  we  beseech  Thee, 
From  every  ill,  etc. 


H  Y  M  N  S.  89 

4  Jesu  !  Jesu  ! 

By  Thy  works  of  sweet  compassion, 
By  Thy  Cross  and  bitter  Passion, 

We  beseech  Thee,  we  beseech  Thee, 
From  every  ill,  etc. 

5  Jesu  !  Jesu  ! 

By  Thy  Blood  for  sinners  flowing, 
By  Thy  death  true  life  bestowing, 

We  beseech  Thee,  we  beseech  Thee, 
From  every  ill,  etc. 

6  Jesu  !  Jesu  ! 

By  Thy  glorious  resurrection, 
Earnest  of  our  own  perfection, 

We  beseech  Thee,  we  beseech  Thee, 
From  every  ill,  etc. 

7  Jesu  !  Jesu  ! 

To  the  Father's  throne  ascended, 
All  Thy  pain  and  sorrows  ended, 

We  beseech  Thee,  we  beseech  Thee, 
From  every  ill,  etc. 

8  Jesu  !  Jesu  ! 

Advocate  for  sinners  pleading, 
With  the  Father  interceding, 

We  beseech  Thee,  we  beseech  Thee, 
From  every  ill  defend  us, 
Thy  grace  and  mercy  send  us.     Amen. 


90  H  Y  M  N  S. 

ASCENSION. 

3°2  in.  1. 

"  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates,  and  be  ye  lift  up  ye  everlasting 
doors  ;  and  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in." 

HAIL  the  day  that  sees  Him  rise, 
Alleluia ! 
To  His  Throne  above  the  skies, 

Alleluia ! 
Christ,  the  Lamb  for  sinners  given, 

Alleluia ! 
Enters  now  the  highest  heaven. 

Alleluia ! 

2  There  for  Him  high  triumph  waits, 

Alleluia ! 
Lift  your  heads,  eternal  gates, 

Alleluia ! 
He  hath  conquered  death  and  sin, 

Alleluia ! 
Take  the  King  of  Glory  in. 

Alleluia ! 

3  Lo,  the  heaven  its  Lord  receives, 

Alleluia ! 
Yet  He  loves  the  earth  He  leaves, 

Alleluia ! 
Though  returning  to  His  throne, 

Alleluia ! 
Still  He  calls  mankind  His  own. 

Alleluia ! 

4  See,  He  lifts  His  hands  above, 

Alleluia ! 
See,  He  shows  the  prints  of  love, 

Alleluia ! 


HYMNS.  91 

Hark,  His  gracious  lips  bestow, 

Alleluia ! 

Blessings  on  His  Church  below. 

Alleluia ! 

5  Still  for  us  He  intercedes, 

Alleluia ! 

His  prevailing  death  He  pleads, 

Alleluia ! 

Near  Himself  prepares  our  place, 

Alleluia ! 

He  the  first-fruits  of  our  race. 

Alleluia ! 

6  Lord,  though  parted  from  our  sight, 

Alleluia ! 
Far  above  the  starry  height, 

Alleluia ! 

Grant  our  hearts  may  thither  rise, 

Alleluia ! 
Seeking  Thee  above  the  skies. 

Alleluia !     Amen. 

303  L.  M. 

"  By  His  own  Blood  He  entered  in  once  into  the  holy  place." 

r\  SAVIOUR,  Who  for  man  hast  trod 
^~^^  The  wine-press  of  the  wrath  of  God, 
Ascend  and  claim  again  on  high 
Thy  glory  left  for  us  to  die. 

2  A  radiant  cloud  is  now  Thy  seat, 

And  earth  lies  stretched  beneath  Thy  feet ; 
Ten  thousand  thousands  round  Thee  sing, 
And  share  the  triumph  of  their  King. 

3  The  angel-host  enraptured  waits : 

"  Lift  up  your  heads,  eternal  gates !" 


92  HYMNS. 

O  God  and  Man !  the  Father's  throne 
Is  now  for  evermore  Thine  own. 

4  Our  great  High-Priest  and  Shepherd  Thou 
Within  the  veil  art  entered  now, 

To  offer  there  Thy  precious  Blood, 
Once  poured  on  earth  a  cleansing  flood. 

5  And  thence  the  Church,  Thy  chosen  Bride, 
With  countless  gifts  of  grace  supplied, 
Through  all  her  members  draws  from  Thee 
Her  hidden  life  of  sanctity. 

6  O  Christ,  our  Lord,  of  Thy  dear  care, 
Thy  lowly  members  heavenward  bear  ; 
Be  ours  with  Thee  to  suffer  pain, 

With  Thee  for  evermore  to  reign.     Amen. 

304  S.  M. 

"  Who  is  gone  into  heaven." 

*HOU  art  gone  up  on  high 
To  realms  beyond  the  skies ; 
And  round  Thy  throne  unceasingl 

The  songs  of  praise  arise : 
But  we  are  lingering  here, 

With  sin  and  care  oppressed  ; 
Lord,  send  Thy  promised  Comforter 
And  lead  us  to  our  rest. 

Thou  art  gone  up  on  high  ; 

But  Thou  didst  first  come  down, 
Through  earth's  most  bitter  misery 

To  pass  unto  Thy  crown  ; 
And  girt  with  griefs  and  fears 

Our  onward  course  must  be  ; 


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HYMNS.  93 

But  only  let  this  path  of  tears 
Lead  us  at  last  to  Thee. 

3  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high ; 
But  Thou  shalt  come  again, 

With  all  the  bright  ones  of  the  sky- 
Attendant  in  Thy  train. 

Lord,  by  Thy  saving  power, 
So  make  us  live  and  die, 

That  we  may  stand  in  that  dread  hour 
At  Thy  right  hand  on  high.     Amen. 

305  in.  5. 

"  All  power  is  given  unto  Me  in  heaven  and  in  earth." 

OOK,  ye  saints ;  the  sight  is  glorious ; 
See  the  Man  of  sorrows  now ; 
From  the  fight  returned  victorious, 
Every  knee  to  Him  shall  bow ; 

Crown  Him ; 
Crowns  become  the  Victor's  brow. 

Crown  the  Saviour,  angels  crown  Him  ; 

Rich  the  trophies  Jesus  brings ; 
On  the  seat  of  power  enthrone  Him, 

While  the  heavenly  concert  rings  : 
Crown  Him ; 

Crown  the  Saviour  King  of  kings. 

Sinners  in  derision  crown'd  Him, 
Mocking  thus  the  Saviour's  claim ; 

Saints  and  angels  bend  around  Him, 
Own  His  title,  praise  His  Name : 

Crown  Him ; 
Spread  abroad  the  Victor's  fame ! 


94  HYMNS. 

4  Hark !  those  bursts  of  acclamation ! 

Hark !  those  loud,  triumphant  chords ! 
Lamb  of  God,  our  strong  salvation, 
O,  what  joy  the  sight  affords ! 

Crown  Him  ; 
King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords.    Amen. 

3°6  in.  3. 

"  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high,  Thou  hast  led  captivity  captive,  and 
received  gifts  for  men." 

OEE,  the  Conqueror  mounts  in  triumph, 

See  the  King  in  royal  state 
Riding  on  the  clouds  His  chariot 

To  His  heavenly  palace  gate ; 
Hark,  the  choirs  of  angel  voices 

Joyful  Alleluias  sing, 
And  the  portals  high  are  lifted 

To  receive  their  heavenly  King. 

2  Who  is  this  that  comes  in  glory, 

With  the  trump  of  jubilee  ? 
Lord  of  battles,  God  of  armies, 

He  has  gained  the  victory  j 
He  Who  on  the  Cross  did  suffer, 

He  Who  from  the  grave  arose, 
He  has  vanquished  sin  and  Satan, 

He  by  death  has  spoiled  His  foes. 

3  While  He  lifts  His  hands  in  blessing, 

He  is  parted  from  His  friends ; 
While  their  eager  eyes  behold  Him, 
He  upon  the  clouds  ascends  ; 


HYMNS.  95 

He  Who  walked  with  God,  and  pleased  Him, 
Preaching  truth  and  doom  to  come, 

He,  our  Enoch,  is  translated 
To  His  everlasting  home. 

4  He  has  raised  our  human  nature 

In  the  clouds  to  God's  right  hand ; 
There  we  sit  in  heavenly  places, 

There  with  Him  in  glory  stand ; 
Jesus  reigns,  adored  by  angels ; 

Man  with  God  is  on  the  throne  ; 
Mighty  Lord,  in  Thine  Ascension 

We  by  faith  behold  our  own.     Amen. 


WHITSUN-DA  Y. 

3°7  s.  m. 

"  If  I  go  not  away  the  Comforter  will  not  come  unto  you;  but  if  I 
depart  I  will  send  Him  unto  you." 

ORD  God,  the  Holy  Ghost, 
In  this  accepted  hour, 
As  on  the  day  of  Pentecost, 

Descend  in  all  Thy  power ; 
We  meet  with  one  accord 
In  our  appointed  place, 
And  wait  the  promise  of  our  Lord, 
The  Spirit  of  all  grace. 

Like  mighty,  rushing  wind 

Upon  the  waves  beneath, 
Move  with  one  impulse  every  mind, 

One  soul,  one  feeling  breathe : 


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g6  HYMNS. 

The  young,  the  old  inspire 
With  wisdom  from  above  ; 

And  give  us  hearts  and  tongues  of  fire 
To  pray  and  praise  and  love. 

3  Spirit  of  Light,  explore, 

And  chase  our  gloom  away, 
With  lustre  shining  more  and  more 

Unto  the  perfect  day : 
Spirit  of  Truth,  be  Thou 

In  life  and  death  our  guide ; 
O  Spirit  of  Adoption,  now 

May  we  be  sanctified.     Amen. 


308 


III.  1. 

"The  Comforter,  Which  is  the  Holy  Ghost." 

OPIRIT,  pour'd  on  Pentecost, 

Paraclete  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Resting  on  the  Eternal  Son, 
Holy  !  uncreated  One  ! 
Breath  of  life  !  Thine  aid  impart, 
Waken  every  slumbering  heart, 
Every  grovelling  soul  refine, 
With  Thy  power  and  grace  divine. 

SanCtifier !  seal  our  hearts 
With  the  truth  Thy  Word  imparts ; 
Sacred  truths  and  themes  instil, 
And  Thy  pleasure  all  fulfil ; 
There  let  Christ  replace  His  throne, 
And  possess  us  for  His  own, 
Till  our  bodies  all  shall  be 
Temples  to  Thy  Deity ! 


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HYMNS.  97 

3  Everlasting  Spirit !  come, 
Teach  us  life's  imperfect  sum  ; 
All  on  earth  is  dark  and  drear, 
Changeful  as  the  changing  year ; 
Raise  our  souls  from  things  of  earth, 
Subjects  of  a  better  birth, 
And  our  song  shall  be  of  Thee 
Through  a  blest  eternity!     Amen. 

309  HI.  1. 

"  Your  body  is  the  temple  of  the  Holy  Ghost." 

'OLY  Ghost !  with  light  divine, 
Shine  upon  this  heart  of  mine ; 
Chase  the  shades  of  night  away, 
Turn  my  darkness  into  day. 

2  Holy  Ghost !  with  power  divine, 
Cleanse  this  guilty  heart  of  mine : 
Long  hath  sin  without  control 
Held  dominion  o'er  my  soul. 

3  Holy  Ghost!  with  joy  divine, 
Cheer  this  saddened  heart  of  mine : 
Bid  my  many  woes  depart, 

Heal  my  wounded,  bleeding  heart. 

4  Holy  Ghost !  Thou  Lord  divine, 
Dwell  within  this  heart  of  mine  j 
Cast  down  every  idol-throne, 

Reign  supreme,  and  reign  alone.    Amen. 

3IQ  P.  M. 

"  When  Thou  lettest  Thy  breath  go  forth  they  shall  be  made,  and 
Thou  shalt  renew  the  face  of  the  earth." 

r^OME,  Thou  Holy  Spirit,  come, 
^"^  And  from  Thine  eternal  home 


98  HYMNS. 

Shed  the  ray  of  light  divine ; 
Come,  Thou  Father  of  the  poor, 
Come,  Thou  source  of  all  our  store, 

Come,  within  our  bosoms  shine. 

2  Thou  of  comforters  the  best, 

Thou  the  soul's  most  welcome  Guest, 

Sweet  refreshment  here  below ! 
In  our  labour  rest  most  sweet, 
Grateful  shadow  from  the  heat, 
Solace  in  the  midst  of  woe ! 

3  O  most  Blessed  Light  Divine, 
Shine  within  these  hearts  of  Thine, 

And  our  inmost  being  fill : 
If  Thou  take  Thy  grace  away, 
Nothing  pure  in  man  will  stay, 

All  our  good  is  turned  to  ill. 

4  On  the  faithful,  who  adore 
And  confess  Thee,  evermore 

In  Thy  sevenfold  gifts  descend  ; 
Give  them  virtue's  sure  reward, 
Give  them  Thy  salvation,  Lord, 

Give  them  joys  that  never  end.     Amen. 

311  P.  M. 

"  If  I  go  not  away  the  Comforter  will  not  come  unto  you ;  but  if  I 
depart  I  will  send  Him  unto  you." 

/^vUR  blest  Redeemer,  ere  He  breathed 
^^  His  tender  last  farewell, 
A  Guide,  a  Comforter,  bequeathed 
With  us  to  dwell. 


H  Y  M  N  S.  99 

2  He  came  sweet  influence  to  impart, 

A  gracious,  willing  Guest, 
While  He  can  find  one  humble  heart 
Wherein  to  rest. 

3  And  His  that  gentle  voice  we  hear, 

Soft  as  the  breath  of  even, 
That  checks  each  thought,  that  calms  each 
fear, 
And  speaks  of  heaven. 

4  And  every  virtue  we  possess, 

And  every  conquest  won, 
And  every  thought  of  holiness 
Are  His  alone. 

5  Spirit  of  purity  and  grace, 

Our  weakness,  pitying,  see : 
O  make  our  hearts  Thy  dwelling-place, 
And  worthier  Thee. 

6  O  praise  the  Father ;  praise  the  Son ; 

Blest  Spirit,  praise  to  Thee ; 
All  praise  to  God,  the  Three  in  One, 
The  One  in  Three.     Amen. 

312  L.  M. 

"As  many  as  are  led  by  the  Spirit  of  God,  they  are  the  sons  of  God." 

/^OME,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  light  and  comfort  from  above  j 
Be  Thou  our  Guardian,  Thou  our  Guide, 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 

2  The  light  of  truth  to  us  display, 

And  make  us  know  and  choose  Thy  way; 


100  HYMNS. 

Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart, 

That  we  from  Thee  may  ne'er  depart. 

3  Lead  us  to  Christ,  the  living  way, 
Nor  let  us  from  His  precepts  stray ; 
Lead  us  to  holiness,  the  road 

That  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God. 

4  Lead  us  to  heaven,  that  we  may  share 
Fulness  of  joy  for  ever  there : 

Lead  us  to  God,  our  final  rest, 

To  be  with  Him  for  ever  blest.     Amen. 


TRINITY  SUNDA  Y. 
313  HI.  5- 

"  And  one  cried  unto  another,  and  said,  Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  is  the 
Lord  of  hosts." 

TTOLY  Father,  great  Creator, 

Source  of  mercy,  love,  and  peace, 
Look  upon  the  Mediator, 

Clothe  us  with  His  righteousness ; 

Heavenly  Father, 
Through  the  Saviour  hear  and  bless. 

2  Holy  Jesus,  Lord  of  Glory, 

Whom  angelic  hosts  proclaim, 
While  we  hear  Thy  wondrous  story, 
Meet  and  worship  in  Thy  Name, — 

Dear  Redeemer, 
In  our  hearts  Thy  peace  proclaim. 

3  Holy  Spirit,  Sanctifier, 

Come  with  unction  from  above, 


HYMNS.  10 1 

Raise  our  hearts  to  raptures  higher, 
Fill  them  with  the  Saviours  lc 

Source  of  comfort, 
Cheer  us  with  the  Saviour's  love. 

4  God  the  Lord,  through  even7  nation 
Let  Thy  wondrous  mercies  shine ! 
In  the  song  of  Thy  salvation 
Even"  ton  2^1  e  and  race  combine ! 

Great  Jehovah, 
Form  our  hearts  and  make   them  Thine. 

Amen. 

3X4  p.  m. 

'  Sir. g  _lh::  the  Lend,  andpraisE  Bis  N 

'HREE  in  One,  and  One  in  Three, 
Ruler  of  the  earth  and  sea, 
Hear  us,  while  we  lift  to  Thee 
Hoi)7  chant  and  psalm. 

Light  of  lights  !  with  morning,  shine : 
Lift  on  us  Thy  light  divine ; 
And  let  charity7  benign 

Breathe  on  us  her  balm. 

Light  of  lights  !  when  falls  the  even, 
Let  it  close  on  sin  forgiven ; 
Fold  us  in  the  peace  of  heaven, 
Shed  a  holy  calm. 

Three  in  One  and  One  in  Three, 
Dimly  here  we  worship  Thee  : 
With  the  saints  hereafter  we 

Hope  to  bear  the  palm.     Amen. 


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102  HYMNS. 


O 


3X5  p.  m. 

"  O  praise  God  in  His  holiness." 

GOD  of  life,  Whose  power  benign 
Doth  o'er  the  world  in  mercy  shine, 
Accept  our  praise,  for  we  are  Thine. 

2  O  Father,  all-creating  Lord, 

Be  Thou  by  every  tongue  implored, 
Be  Thou  by  every  heart  adored. 

3  O  Son  of  God,  for  sinners  slain, 

We  bless  Thee,  Lord,  Whose  dying  pain 
For  us  did  endless  life  regain. 

4  O  Holy  Ghost,  Whose  guardian  care 
Doth  us  for  heavenly  joys  prepare, 
May  we  in  Thy  communion  share. 

5  O  Holy  Blessed  Trinity, 

With  faith  we  sinners  bow  to  Thee  : 

In  heaven  and  earth  exalted  be.     Amen. 

3l6  P.M. 

"  Thej'  rest  not  day  and  night,  saying,  Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God 
Almighty,  Which  was,  and  is,  and  is  to  come." 

TTOLY,  holy,  holy!  Lord  God  Almighty! 
Early  in  the  morning  our  song  shall  rise 
to  Thee : 
Holy,  holy,  holy !  merciful  and  mighty ! 
God  in  Three  Persons,  Blessed  Trinity ! 

2  Holy,  holy,  holy !     All  the  saints  adore  Thee, 
Casting  down  their  golden   crowns   around 
the  glassy  sea  ■ 


HYM  N  -  103 

Cherubim  and  Seraphim  falling    down    before 
Thee, 
Which  wert,  and  art,  and  evermore  shalt  be. 

3  Holy,  holy,  holy !    though  the  darkness   hide 

Thee, 
Though  the    eye  of  sinful    man  Thy  glory 

may  not  see, 
Only  Thou  art  holy ;  there  is  none  beside  Thee 
Perfect  in  power,  in  love,  and  purity. 

4  Hoi}*,  holy,  holy !  Lord  God  Almighty ! 

All  Thy  works  shall  praise  Thy  Name,  in 
earth,  and  sky,  and  sea : 
Holy,  holy,  holy !  merciful  and  mighty ! 
God  in  Three  Persons,  Blessed  Trinity ! 

Amen. 


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3 1 :  in. .. 

M  From  everlasting  to  everlasting  Thon  art  God." 

"OLY,  holy,  holy  Lord, 
God  of  hosts  !  when  heaven  and  earth, 
Out  of  darkness  at  Thy  word, 

Issued  into  glorious  birth, 
All  Thy  works  before  Thee  stood, 
And  Thine  eye  beheld  them  good, 
While  they  sang  with  sweet  accord, 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord ! 

2  Holy,  holy,  holy !     Thee, 
One  Jehovah  evermore, 
Father,  Son,  and  Spirit !  we, 
Dust  and  ashes,  would  adore  ; 


104  HYMNS. 

Lightly  by  the  world  esteem'd, 
From  that  world  by  Thee  redeem'd, 
Sing  we  here  with  glad  accord, 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  ! 

3  Holy,  holy,  holy!     All 

Heaven's  triumphant  choirs  shall  sing, 
When  the  ransomed  nations  fall 

At  the  footstool  of  their  King : 
Then  shall  saints  and  seraphim, 
Hearts  and  voices  swell  one  hymn, 
Round  the  throne  with  full  accord, 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  !     Amen. 


FAST  DA  Y. 

3X8  in.  2. 

{In  time  of  deficient  crops.) 

"  Although  the  fields  shall  yield  no  meat,    *     *     *    yet  I  will  rejoice 
in  the  Lord,  I  will  joy  in  the  God  of  my  salvation." 

Al^HAT  our  Father  does  is  well; 

Blessed  truth  His  children  tell ! 
Though  He  send,  for  plenty,  want, 
Though  the  harvest-store  be  scant, 
Yet  we  rest  upon  His  love, 
Seeking  better  things  above. 

2  What  our  Father  does  is  well  ; 
Shall  the  wilful  heart  rebel  ? 
If  a  blessing  He  withhold, 
In  the  field,  or  in  the  fold, 
Is  it  not  Himself  to  be 
All  our  store  eternally? 


HYMNS.  105 

3  What  our  Father  does  is  well ; 
Though  He  sadden  hill  and  dell, 
Upward  yet  our  praises  rise 

For  the  strength  His  word  supplies  ; 
He  has  called  us  sons  of  God, 
Can  we  murmur  at  His  rod  ? 

4  What  our  Father  does  is  well ; 
May  the  thought  within  us  dwell ; 
Though  nor  milk  nor  honev  flow 
In  our  barren  Canaan  now, 

God  can  save  us  in  our  need, 

God  can  bless  us,  God  can  feed.     Amen. 

3X9  cm. 

(In  time  of  Pestilence.) 

"  Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  *    *    *  for  the  pestilence  that  walketh  in 
darkness  ;  nor  for  the  sickness  that  destroyeth  in  the  noon-day." 

"N  grief  and  fear  to  Thee,  O  Lord, 
We  now  for  succour  fly  \ 
Thine  awful  judgments  are  abroad, 
O  shield  us  lest  we  die. 


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2  The  fell  disease  on  every  side 

Walks  forth  with  tainted  breath  ; 
And  Pestilence,  with  rapid  stride, 
Bestrews  the  land  with  death. 

3  O  look  with  pity-  on  the  scene 

Of  sadness  and  of  dread, 
And  let  Thine  angel  stand  between 
The  living  and  the  dead. 

4  With  contrite  hearts  to  Thee,  our  King, 

We  turn  who  oft  have  straved  ; 


1 06  HYMN  S. 

Accept  the  sacrifice  we  bring, 

And  let  the  plague  be  stayed.     Amen. 

32°  L.  M. 

{In  time  of  ivar.) 
"The  Lord  shall  give  His  people  the  blessing  of  peace." 

f~\  GOD  of  love,  O  King  of  peace, 

^~^  Make  wars  throughout  the  world  to  cease  ; 

The  wrath  of  sinful  man  restrain, 
Give  peace,  O  God,  give  peace  again. 

2  Remember  Lord,  Thy  works  of  old, 
The  wonders  that  our  fathers  told  ; 
Remember  not  our  sin's  dark  stain, 
Give  peace,  O  God,  give  peace  again. 

3  Whom  shall  we  trust  but  Thee,  O  Lord  ? 
Where  rest  but  on  Thy  faithful  word  ? 
None  ever  called  on  Thee  in  vain : 
Give  peace,  O  God,  give  peace  again. 

4  Where  saints  and  angels  dwell  above, 
All  hearts  are  knit  in  holy  love  ; 

O  bind  us  in  that  heavenly  chain, 

Give  peace,  O  God,  give  peace  again.     Amen. 

THANKSGIVING  DA  Y. 
321  P.  M. 

"  Thou   visitest   the   earth   and   blessest  it :    Thou   makest  it   very 
plenteous." 

HPHE  God  of  harvest  praise ; 
In  loud  thanksgiving  raise 
Hand,  heart,  and  voice  ; 


HYMNS.  IO7 

The  valleys  smile  and  sing, 
Forests  and  mountains  ring, 
The  plains  their  tribute  bring, 
The  streams  rejoice. 

2  Yea,  bless  His  holy  Name, 
And  purest  thanks  proclaim 

Through  all  the  earth : 
To  glory  in  your  lot 
Is  comely — but  be  not 
His  benefits  forgot, 

Amid  your  mirth. 

3  The  God  of  harvest  praise ; 
Hands,  hearts,  and  voices,  raise 

With  sweet  accord  ; 
From  field  to  garner  throng, 
Bearing  your  sheaves  along, 
And  in  your  harvest  song 

Bless  ye  the  Lord.     Amen. 

322  III.  1. 

"  They  joy  before  Thee,  according  to  the  joy  of  harvest." 

(^OME,  ye  thankful  people,  come, 
^"^  Raise  the  song  of  harvest-home ! 
All  is  safely  gathered  in, 
Ere  the  winter-storms  begin  j 
God,  our  Maker,  doth  provide 
For  our  wants  to  be  supplied  ; 
Come  to  God's  own  temple,  come ; 
Raise  the  song  of  harvest-home ! 

2  What  is  earth  but  God's  own  field, 
Fruit  unto  His  praise  to  yield  ? 


108  HYMNS. 

Wheat  and  tares  therein  are  sown, 
Unto  joy  or  sorrow  grown  ; 
Ripening  with  a  wondrous  power, 
Till  the  final  harvest-hour : 
Grant,  O  Lord  of  Life,  that  we 
Holy  grain  and  pure  may  be. 

3  For  we  know  that  Thou  wilt  come, 
And  wilt  take  Thy  people  home  ; 
From  Thy  field  wilt  purge  away 
All  that  doth  offend,  that  day ; 
And  Thine  angels  charge  at  last 
In  the  fire  the  tares  to  cast, 

But  the  fruitful  ears  to  store 
In  Thy  garner  evermore. 

4  Come  then,  Lord  of  Mercy,  come, 
Bid  us  sing  Thy  harvest-home ! 
Let  Thy  saints  be  gathered  in, 
Free  from  sorrow,  free  from  sin  ; 
All  upon  the  golden  floor 
Praising  Thee  for  evermore ; 
Come,  with  thousand  angels,  come ; 
Bid  us  sing  Thy  harvest-home  !     Amen. 

323  P.  M. 

"O  clap  your  hands  together,  all  ye  people;  O  sing  unto  God  with 
the  voice  of  melody." 

1VTOW  thank  we  all  our  God, 

With  heart,  and  hands,  and  voices, 
Who  wondrous  things  hath  done, 
In  Whom  His  world  rejoices  ; 


HYMNS.  IO9 

Who  from  our  mothers'  arms 
Hath  blessed  us  on  our  way 

With  countless  gifts  of  love, 
And  still  is  ours  to-day. 

2  O  may  this  bounteous  God 

Through  all  our  life  be  near  us, 
With  ever  joyful  hearts 

And  blessed  peace  to  cheer  us ; 
And  keep  us  in  His  grace, 

And  guide  us  when  perplexed, 
And  free  us  from  all  ills 

In  this  world  and  the  next. 

3  All  praise  and  thanks  to  God, 

The  Father,  now  be  given, 
The  Son,  and  Him  Who  reigns 

With  Them  in  highest  heaven, 
The  one  eternal  God, 

Whom  earth  and  heaven  adore, 
For  thus  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evermore.     Amen. 

BAPTISM. 

324  p.  m. 

"  The  washing  of  regeneration." 

ID  LESS  ED  Jesus,  here  we  stand, 

Met  to  do  as  Thou  hast  spoken, 
And  this  child  at  Thy  command 
To  the  font  we  bring,  in  token 
That  to  Thee  it  here  is  given  ; 
For  of  such  shall  be  Thy  heaven. 


110  HYMNS. 

2  Therefore  hasten  we  to  Thee, 

Take  the  pledge  we  bring,  O  !  take  it ; 
Let  us  here  Thy  glory  see, 

And  in  tender  pity  make  it 
Now  Thy  child,  and  leave  it  never  j 
Thine  on  earth  and  Thine  for  ever. 

3  Make  it,  Christ,  Thy  member  now ; 

Shepherd,  take  Thy  lamb  and  feed  it ; 
Prince  of  peace  its  peace  be  Thou ; 

Way  of  life,  to  heaven,  O  !  lead  it ; 
Vine,  this  branch  may  nothing  sever, 
Be  it  graff'd  in  Thee  forever. 

4  Now  upon  Thy  heart  it  lies, 

What  our  hearts  so  dearly  treasure  ; 
Heavenward  lead  our  burden'd  sighs, 

Pour  Thy  blessings  without  measure  ; 
Write  the  name  we  now  have  given ; 
Write  it  in  the  book  of  heaven.     Amen. 

325  P.  M. 

"Ask,  and  it  shall  be  given  you;  seek  and  ye  shall  find;  knock  and 
it  shall  be  opened  unto  you." 

r\  FATHER,  Thou  Who  hast  created  all 

^^  In  wisest  love,  we  pray, 

Look  on  this  babe,  who  at  Thy  gracious  call 

Is  entering  on  life's  way ; 
Bend  o'er  it  now  with  blessing  fraught, 
And  make  Thou  something  out  of  nought : 
O  Father,  hear ! 

2  O  Son  of  God,  Who  diedst  for  us,  behold 
We  bring  our  child  to  Thee ; 


HYMNS.  Ill 

Thou  tender  Shepherd  take  it  to  Thy  fold, 

Thine  own  for  aye  to  be  ■ 
Defend  it  through  this  earthly  strife, 
And  lead  it  on  the  path  of  life, 
O  Son  of  God ! 

O  Holy  Ghost,  Who  broodest  o'er  the  wave, 

Descend  upon  this  child ; 
Give  it  undying  life,  its  spirits- lave 

With  waters  undefiled  ; 
Grant  it  while  yet  a  babe  to  be 
A  child  of  God,  a  home  for  Thee, 
O  Holy  Ghost! 

O  Triune  God,  what  Thou  command'st  is  done : 
We  speak,  but  Thine  the  might; 

This  child  hath  scarce  yet  seen  our  earthly  sun, 
Yet  pour  on  it  Thy  light, 

In  faith  and  hope,  in  joy  and  love, 

Thou  Sun  of  all  below,  above, 
O  Triune  God  !     Amen. 


326 


S.  M. 


He  took  them  up  in  His  arms,  put  His  Hands  upon  them,  and 
blessed  them." 

/^LAD  sight!  The  holy  Church 
^"^   Spreads  forth  her  wings  of  love 
To  welcome  to  her  breast  a  child 
Begotten  from  above  ; 

2   Begotten  at  the  font 

By  God  the  Spirit's  power, 
A  gentle  lamb  from   Satan  snatched 

In  childhood's  helpless  hour. 


112  HYMNS. 

3  E'en  now  around  the  font, 
Unseen  by  mortal  eye, 

Bright  ministering  angels  watch 
The  wondrous  mystery. 

4  There  to  receive  their  charge 
In  readiness  they  stand, 

And  long  to  guide  its  feeble  steps 
To  their  own  happy  land. 

5  And  all  the  host  of  heaven 
Rejoice  before  the  Lord, 

To  see  a  child  of  fallen  man 

A  child  of  God  restored.     Amen. 

327  C.  M. 

"Thou  therefore  endure  hardness  as  a  good  soldier  of  Jesus  Christ  " 

'N  token  that  thou  shalt  not  fear 
Christ  crucified  to  own, 
We  print  the  Cross  upon  thee  here, 
And  stamp  thee  His  alone. 

In  token  that  thou  shalt  not  blush  ' 

To  glory  in  His  Name, 
We  blazon  here  upon  thy  front 

His  glory  and  His  shame. 

In  token  that  thou  shalt  not  flinch, 

Christ's  quarrel  to  maintain, 
But  'neath  His  banner  manfully 

Firm  at  thy  post  remain ; 

In  token  that  thou  too  shalt  tread 
The  path  He  travelled  by, 


r 


HYMNS.  113 

Endure  the  cross,  despise  the  shame, 
And  sit  thee  down  on  high. 

Thus  outwardly  and  visibly 

We  seal  thee  for  His  own  : 
And  may  the  brow  that  wears  His  Cross 

Hereafter  share  His  Crown.     Amen. 


328 


CONFIRM  A  TION. 
P.  M. 

"  My  grace  is  sufficient  for  thee." 

A  yTY  faith  looks  up  to  Thee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary, 

Saviour  divine  ! 
Now  hear  me  while  I  pray  : 
Take  all  my  guilt  away ; 
Oh,  let  me  from  this  day 

Be  wholly  Thine. 
May  Thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart, 

My  zeal  inspire  ■ 
As  Thou  hast  died  for  me, 
Oh,  may  my  love  to  Thee 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be, 

A  living  fire. 

While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread, 

Be  Thou  my  Guide  ; 
Bid  darkness  turn  to  day ; 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away, 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 

From  Thee  aside.     Amen. 
8 


114  HYMNS. 

329  III.   I. 

"To  Him  that  overcometh." 

COLDIERS,  who  are  Christ's  below, 
^  Strong  in  faith  resist  the  foe ; 
Boundless  is  the  pledged  reward 
Unto  them  who  serve  the  Lord. 

2  'Tis  no  palm  of  fading  leaves 
That  the  conqueror's  hand  receives  ; 
Joys  are  his  serene  and  pure, 
Light  that  ever  shall  endure. 

3  For  the  souls  that  overcome 

Waits  the  beauteous  heavenly  Home, 
Where  the  Blessed  evermore 
Tread,  on  high,  the  starry  floor. 

4  Passing  soon  and  little  worth 

Are  the  things  that  tempt  on  earth  ; 
Heavenward  lift  thy  soul's  regard  ; 
God  Himself  is  thy  Reward.     Amen. 

330  n.  3. 

"  Then  laid  they  their  hands  on  them,  and  they  received  the  HoJy 
Ghost." 

OEHOLD  us,  Lord,  before  Thee  met 

Whom  each  bright  angel  serves  and  fears, 
Who  on  Thy  Throne  rememberest  yet 
Thy  spotless  Boyhood's  quiet  years, 
Whose  feet  the  hills  of  Nazareth  trod 
Who  art  true  Man  and  perfect  God. 

2  To  Thee  we  look,  in  Thee  confide, 
Our  help  is  in  Thine  own  dear  Name  ; 


HYMNS.  115 

For  who  on  Jesus  e'er  relied 
And  found  not  Jesus  still  the  same  ? 
Thus  far  Thy  love  our  souls  hath  brought, 
O  "stablish  well  what  Thou  hast  wrought 

3  From  Thee  was  our  baptismal  grace ; 
The  hoi}-  seed  by  Thee  was  sown; 
And  now  before  our  Father's  face, 

We  make  the  three  great  vows =  our  own. 
And  ask.  in  Thine  appointed  way, 
Confirm  us  in  Thy  grace  to-day. 

4  "We  need  Thee  more  than  tongue  can  speak, 
'Mid  foes  that  well  might  cast  us  down ; 
But  thousands,  once  as  young  and  weak, 
Have  fought  the  right,  and  won  the  crown  ; 
We  ask  the  help  that  bore  them  through, 
We  trust  the  Faithful  and  the  True. 

5  So  bless  us  with  the  gift  complete 
By  hands  of  Thy  chief  pastors  given, 
That  awful  Presence  kind  and  sweet 
Which  comes  in  sevenfold  might  from  heaven  ; 
Eternal  Christ,  to  Thee  we  bow : 

Give  us  Thy  Spirit  here  and  now.     Amen. 

33  I  C.  M. 

Thole  heart  have  I  sought  Thee  ;  O  let  me  not  go  wrong 
out  of  Thy  commandments." 

Y  God,  accept  my  heart  this  day, 
And  make  it  always  Thine, 

That  I  from  Thee  no  more  may  stray, 
Xo  more  from  Thee  decline. 


Il6  HYMNS. 

2  Before  the  Cross  of  Him  Who  died, 

Behold,  I  prostrate  fall ; 
Let  every  sin  be  crucified, 
And  Christ  be  all  in  all. 

3  Anoint  me  with  Thy  heavenly  grace, 

And  seal  me  for  Thine  own  ; 

That  I  may  see  Thy  glorious  face, 

And  worship  near  Thy  throne. 

4  Let  every  thought,  and  work,  and  word, 

To  Thee  be  ever  given ; 
Then  life  shall  be  Thy  service,  Lord, 
And  death  the  gate  of  heaven.     Amen. 


HOL  Y  COMMUNION. 

33 2  P.  M. 

"Jesus  said  unto  them,  I  am  the  Bread  of  Life.'- 

"OREAD  of  the  world,  in  mercy  broken, 

Wine  of  the  soul,  in  mercy  shed, 
By  Whom  the  words  of  life  were  spoken, 
And  in  Whose  death  our  sins  are  dead : 

2  Look  on  the  heart  by  sorrow  broken, 
Look  on  the  tears  by  sinners  shed, 
And  be  Thy  Feast  to  us  the  token 

That  by  Thy  grace  our  souls  are  fed.    Amen. 

333  III.  2. 

"  This  do  in  remembrance  of  Me." 

T3READ  of  heaven,  on  Thee  we  feed, 
For  Thy  Flesh  is  meat  indeed ; 


HYMNS.  117 

Ever  may  our  souls  be  fed 
With  this  true  and  living  Bread  ; 
Day  by  day  with  strength  supplied, 
Through  the  life  of  Him  Who  died. 

Vine  of  heaven,  Thy  Blood  supplies 

This  blest  cup  of  sacrifice ; 

Lord,  Thy  wounds  our  healing  give, 

To  Thy  Cross  we  look  and  live : 

Jesus,  may  we  ever  be 

Grafted,  rooted,  built  in  Thee.     Amen. 


334  c.  m. 

;  My  Flesh  is  meat  indeed,  and  My  Blood  is  drink  indeed." 

GOD,  unseen  yet  ever  near, 
Thy  presence  may  we  feel ; 
And,  thus  inspired  with  holy  fear, 
Before  Thine  altar  kneel. 


o 


2  Here  may  Thy  faithful  people  know 

The  blessings  of  Thy  love, 
The  streams  that  through  the  desert  flow, 
The  Manna  from  above. 

3  We  come,  obedient  to  Thy  word, 

To  feast  on  heavenly  food ; 
Our  meat,  the  Body  of  the  Lord, 
Our  drink,  His  precious  Blood. 

4  Thus  may  we  all  Thy  words  obey, 

For  we,  O  God,  are  Thine ; 
And  go  rejoicing  on  our  way, 

Renewed  with  strength  divine.     Amen. 


I  1 8  HYMNS. 

335  II.   i. 

"  He  that  eateth  My  Flesh  and  drinketh  My  Blood  dwelleth  in  Me 
and  I  in  him." 

^\  FOOD  that  weary  pilgrims  love, 
O  Bread  of  angel  hosts  above, 

O  Manna  of  the  saints, 
The  hungry  soul  would  feed  on  thee ; 
Ne'er  may  the  heart  unsolaced  be 

Which  for  thy  sweetness  faints. 

2  O  Fount  of  love,  O  cleansing  Tide, 
Which  from  the  Saviour's  pierced  side 

And  sacred  Heart  dost  flow, 
Be  ours  to  drink  of  thy  pure  rill, 
Which  only  can  our  spirits  fill 

And  all  we  need  bestow. 

3  Lord  Jesus,  Whom,  by  power  divine 
Now  hidden  'neath  the  outward  sign, 

We  worship  and  adore, 
Grant,  when  the  veil  away  is  rolled, 
With  open  face  we  may  behold 

Thyself  for  evermore.     Amen. 

336  C.  M. 

"  Come,  for  all  things  are  now  ready." 

CHEPHERD  of  souls,  refresh  and  bless 

Thy  chosen  pilgrim  flock, 
With  manna  in  the  wilderness, 
With  water  from  the  rock. 

2  Hungry  and  thirsty,  faint  and  weak, 
As  Thou  when  here  below. 


H  5?  M  N  S.  119 

Our  souls  the  joys  celestial  seek 
Which  from  Thy  sorrows  flow. 

3  We  would  not  live  by  bread  alone, 

But  by  that  word  of  grace, 
In  strength  of  which  we  travel  on 
To  our  abiding  place. 

4  Be  known  to  us  in  breaking  bread, 

But  do  not  then  depart ;    ■ 
Saviour  abide  with  us  and  spread 
Thy  table  in  our  heart. 

5  Lord  sup  with  us  in  love  divine; 

Thy  Body  and  Thy  Blood, 
That  living  Bread,  that  heavenly  Wine, 
Be  our  immortal  food.     Amen. 

337  P.  M. 

"  So  man  did  eat  angels'  food." 

T    O  !  the  angels'  Food  is  given 
"^  To  the  pilgrim  who  hath  striven ; 
See  the  children's  Bread  from  heaven, 
Which  on  dogs  may  ne'er  be  spent : 
Truth  the  ancient  types  fulfilling, 
Isaac  bound,  a  victim  willing, 
Paschal  Lamb  its  life-blood  spilling, 
Manna  to  the  fathers  sent. 

2  Very  Bread,  Good  Shepherd,  tend  us ; 
Jesus,  of  Thy  love  befriend  us ; 
Thou  refresh  us,  Thou  defend  us, 
Thine  eternal  goodness  send  us 
In  the  land  of  life  to  see : 


1 20  HYMNS. 

Thou  Who  all  things  canst  and  knowest, 
Who  on  earth  such  food  bestowest, 
Grant  us  with  Thy  saints,  though  lowest, 
Where  the  heavenly  Feast  Thou  shewest, 
Fellow  heirs  and  guests  to  be.     Amen. 


338 


in.  3. 

"Thou  art  a  Priest  forever." 

A  LLELUIA,  sing  to  Jesus, 
^~^  His  the  sceptre,  His  the  throne ; 
Alleluia,  His  the  triumph, 

His  the  victory  alone ; 
Hark,  the  songs  of  peaceful  Sion 

Thunder  like  a  mighty  flood  ; 
Jesus  out  of  every  nation 

Hath  redeemed  us  by  His  Blood. 

Alleluia,  not  as  orphans 

We  are  left  in  sorrow  now ; 
Alleluia,  He  is  near  us, 

Faith  believes,  nor  questions  how ; 
Though  the  cloud  from  sight  received  Him, 

When  the  forty  days  were  o'er, 
Shall  our  hearts  forget  His  promise, 

"  I  am  with  you  evermore  ? " 

Alleluia,  Bread  of  angels, 

Thou  on  earth  our  Food,  our  stay, 
Alleluia,  here  the  sinful 

Flee  to  Thee  from  day  to  day ; 
Intercessor,  Friend  of  sinners, 

Earth's  Redeemer,  plead  for  me, 
Where  the  songs  of  all  the  sinless 

Sweep  across  the  crystal  sea. 


HYMNS.  121 

4  Alleluia,  sing  to  Jesus, 

His  the  sceptre,  His  the  throne ; 
Alleluia,  His  the  triumph, 

His  the  victory  alone  ; 
Hark,  the  songs  of  peaceful  Sion 

Thunder  like  a  mighty  flood ; 
Jesus  out  of  every  nation 

Hath  redeemed  us  by  His  Blood.    Amen. 

ember  days. 
339  l.  m. 

"  Let  Thy  priests  be  clothed  with  righteousness." 

T  ORD,  pour  Thy  Spirit  from  on  high, 
"^  And  Thine  ordained  servants  bless ; 
Graces  and  gifts  to  each  supply, 

And  clothe  Thy  priests  with  righteousness. 

2  Within  Thy  temple  when  they  stand, 

To  teach  the  truth  as  taught  by  Thee, 
Saviour,  like  stars  in  Thy  right  hand, 
Let  all  Thy  Church's  pastors  be. 

3  Wisdom,  and  zeal,  and  love  impart, 

Firmness  and  meekness  from  above, 
To  bear  Thy  people  in  their  heart, 

And  love  the  souls  whom  Thou  dost  love : 

4  To  love,  and  pray,  and  never  faint, 

By  day  and  night  their  guard  to  keep, 
To  warn  the  sinner,  form  the  saint, 

To  feed  Thy  lambs,  and  tend  Thy  sheep. 

5  So,  when  their  work  is  finished  here, 

They  may  in  hope  their  charge  resign ; 


122  HYMNS. 


So,  when  their  Master  shall  appear, 

They  may  with  crowns  of  glory  shine.  Amen. 


o 


34°  L.  M. 

"  Unto  every  one  of  us  is  given  grace  ;  according  to  the  measure  of 
the  gift  of  Christ." 

GUARDIAN  of  the  Church  divine, 
The  sevenfold  gifts  of  grace  are  Thine, 
And  kindled  by  Thy  hidden  fires, 
The  soul  to  highest  aims  aspires. 

2  Thy  Priests  with  wisdom,  Lord,  endue, 
Their  hearts  with  love  and  zeal  renew ; 
Turn  all  their  weakness  into  might, 

O  Thou  the  source  of  life  and  light. 

3  Spirit  of  truth,  on  us  bestow 

The  faith  in  all  its  power  to  know ; 
That  with  the  saints  of  ages  gone, 
And  those  to  come,  we  may  be  one. 

4  Protect  Thy  Church  from  every  foe, 
And  peace,  the  fruit  of  love,  bestow ; 
Convert  the  world,  make  all  confess 
The  glories  of  Thy  righteousness.    Amen. 

ORDINATION  AND  INSTITUTION 

34 1  c.  m. 

'•As  my  Father  hath  sent  me,  even  so  send  I  you." 

ORD,  Thine  appointed  servants  bless, 
That  they  may  faithful  be, 
To  preach  the  truth  in  righteousness, 
And  sinners  win  to  Thee. 


U 


HYMNS.  123 

2  Uphold  them  by  almighty  power, 

Thy  strength  divine  impart, 
And,  in  each  dark  and  trying  hour, 
Cheer  Thou  their  fainting  heart. 

3  In  holy  watchfulness  and  prayer, 

O  keep  them  near  Thy  side  ; 
May  they  with  loving  zeal  declare 
A  Saviour  crucified ! 

4  Great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep,  draw  near, 

Thy  Spirit  now  be  given ; 
That  the)*  who  preach,  and  those  who  hear, 
May  sing  Thy  praise  in  heaven.     Amen. 

342  L.  M. 

"  He  gave  some  Apostles,  and  some  Pastors  and  Teachers,  for  the 
perfecting  of  the  saints,  for  the  work  of  the  ministry,  for  the  edify- 
ing of  the  Body  of  Christ." 

f~\  THOU  Who  makest  souls  to  shine 
^-^^  With  light  from  lighter  worlds  above, 
And  droppest  glist  ning  dew  divine 
On  all  who  seek  a  Saviour's  love ; 

2  Do  Thou  Thy  benediction  give 

On  all  who  teach,  on  all  who  learn, 
That  so  Thy  Church  may  holier  live, 
And  every  lamp  more  brightly  burn. 

3  Give  those  who  teach  pure  hearts  and  wise, 
Faith,  hope,  and  love,  all  warmed  by  prayer ; 
Themselves  first  training  for  the  skies, 
They  best  will  raise  their  people  there. 

4  Give  those  who  learn  the  willing  ear, 
The  spirit  meek,  the  guileless  mind  ■ 


124  HYMNS. 

Such  gifts  will  make  the  lowliest  here 
Far  better  than  a  kingdom  find. 

5  O  bless  the  shepherd  ;  bless  the  sheep  ; 
That  guide"  and  guided  both  be  one, 
One  in  the  faithful  watch  they  keep, 
Until  this  hurrying  life  be  done. 

6  If  thus,  good  Lord,  Thy  grace  be  given, 
In  Thee  to  live,  in  Thee  to  die, 
Before  we  upward  pass  to  heaven, 

We  taste  our  immortality.     Amen. 

LA  YING   THE  CORNER  STONE  OF  A 
CHURCH. 

343  L.  M. 

"The  glory  of  Lebanon  shall  come  unto  thee,  the  fir- tree,  the 
pine-tree,  and  the  box  together,  to  beautify  the  place  of  My  sanc- 
tuary.'' 

LORD  of  hosts,  Whose  glory  fills 
The  bounds  of  the  eternal  hills, 
And  yet  vouchsafes,  in  Christian  lands, 
To  dwell  in  temples  made  with  hands  ; 

2  Grant  that  all  we,  who  here  to-day 
Rejoicing  this  foundation  lay, 
May  be  in  very  deed  Thine  own, 
Built  on  the  precious  Corner-stone. 

3  Endue  the  creatures  with  Thy  grace, 
That  shall  adorn  Thy  dwelling-place ; 
The  beauty  of  the  oak  and  pine, 
The  gold  and  silver,  make  them  Thine. 

4  To  Thee  they  all  pertain  ;  to  Thee 
The  treasures  of  the  earth  and  sea ; 


o 


H  Y  If  X  S.  12 

And  when  we  bring  them  to  Thy  throne 
We  but  present  Thee  with  Thine  own. 

5  The  hands  that  guide  endue  with  skill ; 
The  hands  that  work  preserve  from  ill  • 
That  we,  who  these  foundations  lay, 
May  raise  the  topstone  in  its  day. 

6  Both  now  and  ever,  Lord,  protect 
The  temple  of  Thine  own  elect ; 

Be  Thou  in  them,  and  they  in  Thee, 
O  ever-blessed  Trinity !     Amen. 

COXSECRATIOX  OF  A  CHURCH. 
344  P.  M. 

il  Behold  I  lay  in  Zion  a  Chief  Corner-stone,  elect,  precious." 

f^HRIST  is  made  the  sure  foundation, 


Christ  the  Head  and  Corner-stone 


Chosen  of  the  Lord,  and  precious, 
Binding  all  the  Church  in  one, 

Holy  Sion's  help  for  ever, 
And  her  confidence  alone. 

All  that  dedicated  City, 

Dearly  loved  of  God  on  high, 

In  exultant  jubilation 
Pours  perpetual  melody ; 

God  the  One  in  Three  adoring 
In  glad  hymns  eternally. 

To  this  Temple,  where  we  call  Thee. 

Come,  O  Lord  of  hosts,  to-day : 
With  Thy  wonted  loving-kindness 

Hear  Thy  sen-ants  as  they  pray; 


126  HYMNS. 

And  Thy  fullest  benediction 
Shed  within  its  walls  alway. 

4  Here  vouchsafe  to  all  Thy  servants 
What  they  ask  of  Thee  to  gain, 

What  they  gain  from  Thee  for  evei 
With  the  "blessed  to  retain, 

And  hereafter  in  Thy  glory 

Evermore  with  Thee  to  reign.     Amen. 

345  ii.  4. 

"  The  Lord  said  unto  him,  I  have  hallowed  this  house  to  put  My 
Name  there  for  ever,  and  Mine  Eyes  and  Mine  Heart  shall  be 
there  perpetually." 

/^HRIST  is  our  Corner-stone, 

On  Him  alone  we  build  ; 
With  His  true  saints  alone 

The  courts  of  heaven  are  filled : 
On  His  great  love 
Our  hopes  we  place 
Of  present  grace 
And  joys  above. 

2  O  then  with  hymns  of  praise 

These  hallowed  courts  shall  ring, 
Our  voices  we  will  raise 
The  Three  in  One  to  sing : 
And  thus  proclaim 
In  joyful  song 
Both  loud  and  long, 
That  glorious  Name. 

3  Here,  gracious  God,  do  Thou 

For  evermore  draw  nigh  ; 


346 


HYMNS.  127 

Accept  each  faithful  vow, 

And  mark  each  suppliant  sigh : 
In  copious  shower 
On  all  who  pray 
Each  holy  day 
Thy  blessings  pour. 

Here  may  we  gain  from  heaven 
The  grace  which  we  implore ; 
And  may  that  grace,  once  given, 
Be  with  us  evermore, 
Until  that  day 

When  all  the  bles: 
To  endless  rest 
Are  called  away.     Amen. 

MISSIONS. 
L.  M. 

Awake,  awake ;  put  on  thy  strength,  O  Zion." 

\  RM  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake  ! 
M      Put  on  Thy  strength !  the  nations  shake  ! 
And  let  the  world  adoring  see 
Triumphs  of  mercy  wrought  by  Thee. 

Say  to  the  heathen  from  Thy  throne, 
I  am  Jehovah — God  alone  ! 
Thy  voice  their  idols  shall  confound, 
And  cast  their  altars  to  the  ground. 

Almighty  God  !  Thy  grace  proclaim. 
In  even-  land,  of  even-  name  \ 
Let  Zion's  time  of  favor  come  : 
Oh  !  brins:  the  tribes  of  Israel  home. 


128  HYMNS. 

4  Arm  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake ! 

Put  on  Thy  strength !  the  nations  shake ! 

Let  hostile  powers  before  Thee  fall, 

And  crown  the  Saviour  Lord  of  all.     Amen. 

347  c.  m. 

"  Sing  and  rejoice,  O  Daughter  of  Zion." 

TAAUGHTER  of  Zion,  from  the  dust, 
^  Exalt  thy  fallen  head; 
Again  in  thy  Redeemer  trust, 
He  calls  thee  from  the  dead. 

2  Awake,  awake,  put  on  thy  strength, 

Thy  beautiful  array ; 
The  day  of  freedom  dawns  at  length, 
The  Lord's  appointed  day. 

3  Rebuild  thy  walls,  thy  bounds  enlarge, 

And  send  thy  heralds  forth  • 
Say  to  the  South,  "Give  up  thy  charge," 
And  "keep  not  back,  O  North!" 

4  They  come,  they  come ;  thine  exiled  bands, 

Where'er  they  rest  or  roam, 
Have  heard  thy  voice  in  distant  lands, 
And  hasten  to  their  home. 

5  Thus,  though  the  universe  shall  burn, 

And  God  His  works  destroy, 
With  songs  the  ransom 'd  shall  return, 
And  everlasting  joy.     Amen. 

348  in.  3. 

"  So  shall  He  sprinkle  many  nations." 

QAVIOUR,  sprinkle  many  nations, 
^  Fruitful  let  Thy  sorrows  be  : 


HYMNS.  1 29 

By  Thy  pains  and  consolations 
Draw  the  Gentiles  unto  Thee ; 

Of  Thy  Cross  the  wondrous  story, 
Be  it  to  the  nations  told ; 

Let  them  see  Thee  in  Thy  glory 
And  Thy  mercy  manifold. 

2  Far  and  wide,  though  all  unknowing, 

Pants  for  Thee  each  mortal  breast ; 
Human  tears  for  Thee  are  flowing, 

Human  hearts  in  Thee  would  rest; 
Thirsting,  as  for  dews  of  even, 

As  the  new-mown  grass  for  rain, 
Thee  they  seek,  as  God  of  heaven, 

Thee  as  Man,  for  sinners  slain. 

3  Saviour,  lo,  the  isles  are  waiting, 

Stretched  the  hand,  and  strained  the  sight, 
For  Thy  Spirit  new  creating, 

Love's  pure  flame  and  wisdom's  light; 
Give  the  word,  and  of  the  preacher 

Speed  the  foot,  and  touch  the  tongue, 
Till  on  earth  by  every  creature 

Glory  to  the  Lamb  be  sung.     Amen. 

CHARITABLE  OCCASIONS. 

349  c.  m. 

"  Blessed  be  the  man  that  provideth  for  the  sick  and  needy :  the 
Lord  shall  deliver  him  in  the  time  of  trouble.'' 

T    ORD,  lead  the  way  the  Saviour  went, 
■^  By  lane  and  cell  obscure, 
And  let  love's  treasures  still  be  spent, 
Like  His,  upon  the  poor : 
9 


I3O  HYMNS. 

Like  Him,  through  scenes  of  deep  distress, 
Who  bore  the  world's  sad  weight, 

We,  in  their  crowded  loneliness, 
Would  seek  the  desolate. 

2  For  Thou  hast  plac'd  us  side  by  side 

In  this  wide  world  of  ill, 
And,  that  Thy  followers  may  be  tried, 

The  poor  are  with  us  still. 
Mean  are  all  offerings  we  can  make ; 

But  Thou  hast  taught  us,  Lord, 
If  given  for  the  Saviour's  sake, 

They  lose  not  their  reward.     Amen. 

35°  s.  m. 

"  Bear  ye  one  another's  burdens,  and  so  fulfil  the  law  of  Christ." 

PRAISE  our  God  to-day, 
His  constant  mercy  bless, 
Whose  love  hath  helped  us  on  our  way, 
And  granted  us  success. 

2  His  arm  the  strength  imparts 
Our  daily  toil  to  bear : 

His  grace  alone  inspires  our  hearts 
Each  other's  load  to  share. 

3  O  happiest  work  below 
Earnest  of  joy  above, 

To  sweeten  many  a  cup  of  woe 
By  deeds  of  holy  love  ! 

4  Lord,  may  it  be  our  choice 
This  blessed  rule  to  keep, 

"Rejoice  with  them  that  do  rejoice, 
And  weep  with  them  that  weep." 


o 


HYMNS.  131 

5  God  of  the  widow,  hear ! 

Our  work  of  mercy  bless  ■ 
God  of  the  fatherless,  be  near, 

And  grant  us  good  success.     Amen. 

35  I  P.  M. 

"  Freely  ye  have  received,  freely  give." 

f^\  LORD  of  heaven,  and  earth,  and  sea, 
^^  To  Thee  all  praise  and  glory  be ; 
How  shall  we  show  our  love  to  Thee, 
Who  givest  all  ? 

2  The  golden  sunshine,  vernal  air, 

Sweet  flowers  and  fruit  Thy  love  declare ; 
When  harvests  ripen,  Thou  art  there, 
Who  givest  all. 

3  For  peaceful  homes,  and  healthful  days, 
For  all  the  blessings  earth  displays, 
We  owe  Thee  thankfulness  and  praise, 

Who  givest  all. 

4  For  souls  redeemed,  for  sins  forgiven, 
For  means  of  grace  and  hopes  of  heaven, 
What  can  to  Thee,  O  Lord,  be  given, 

V\Tio  givest  all  ? 

5  We  lose  what  on  ourselves  we  spend, 
We  have  as  treasure  without  end 
Whatever,  Lord,  to  Thee  we  lend, 

Who  givest  all. 

6  Whatever,  Lord,  we  lend  to  Thee, 
Repaid  a  thousandfold  will  be ; 
Then  gladly  will  we  give  to  Thee, 

Who  givest  all.     Amen. 


132  HYMNS. 

35  2  S.  M. 

"  Whoso  hath  this  world's  good,  and  seeth  his  brother  have  need, 
and  shutteth  up  his  bowels  of  compassion  from  hiin,  how  dwelleth 
the  love  of  God  in  him." 

~\  "X  7"E  give  Thee  but  Thine  own, 
Whate'er  the  gift  may  be  ; 
All  that  we  have  is  Thine  alone, 
A  trust,  O  Lord,  from  Thee. 

2  Oh !  hearts  are  bruised  and  dead, 
And  homes  are  bare  and  cold, 

And  lambs,  for  whom  the  Shepherd  bled 
Are  straying  from  the  fold. 

3  To  comfort  and  to  b]ess, 
To  find  a  balm  for  woe, 

To  tend  the  lone  and  fatherless 
Is  angel's  work  below. 

4  The  captive  to  release, 
To  God  the  lost  to  bring, 

To  teach  the  way  of  life  and  peace, 
It  is  a  Christ-like  thing. 

5  And  we  believe  Thy  word, 
Though  dim  our  faith  may  be  j 

Whate'er  for  Thine  we  do,  O  Lord, 
We  do  it  unto  Thee.     Amen. 

353  HI.  3. 

"  Ye  ought  to  remember  the  words  of  the  Lord  Jesus,  how  He  said, 
It  is  more  blessed  to  give  than  to  receive." 

/^RANT  us  hearts,  dear  Lord,  to  yield  Thee 
^-^  Gladly,  freely  of  Thine  own  ; 


HYMNS.  133 

With  the  sunshine  of  Thy  goodness 
Melt  our  thankless  hearts  of  stone ; 

Till  our  cold  and  selfish  natures, 
Warmed  by  Thee,  at  length  believe 

That  more  happy  and  more  blessed 
'Tis  to  give  than  to  receive. 

2  Wondrous  honour  hast  Thou  given 

To  our  humblest  charity, 
In  Thine  own  mysterious  sentence 

"Ye  have  done  it  unto  Me." 
Can  it  be,  O  gracious  Master, 

Thou  dost  deign  for  alms  to  sue, 
Saying  by  Thy  poor  and  needy 

"  Give  as  I  have  given  to  you  ?" 

3  Yes  :  the  sorrow  and  the  suffering, 

Which  on  every  hand  we  see, 
Channels  are  for  tithes  and  offerings 

Due  by  solemn  right  to  Thee  ■ 
Right  of  which  we  may  not  rob  Thee, 

Debt  we  may  not  choose  but  pay, 
Lest  that  Face  of  love  and  pity 

Turn  from  us  another  day. 

4  Lord  of  glory,  Who  hast  bought  us 

With  Thy  life-blood  as  the  price, 
Never  grudging  for  the  lost  ones 

That  tremendous  sacrifice, 
Give  us  Faith,  to  trust  Thee  boldly, 

Hope,  to  stay  our  souls  on  Thee ; 
But  oh !  best  of  all  Thy  graces 

Give  us  Thine  own  Charity.     Amen. 


134  HYMNS. 

AT  SEA. 
354  II.  3. 

"  These  men  see  the  works  of  the  Lord,  and  His  wonders  in  the 

deep." 

INTERNAL  Father,  strong  to  save, 

"^  Whose  arm  hath  bound  the  restless  wave, 

Who  bid'st  the  mighty  ocean  deep 

Its  own  appointed  limits  keep ; 

O  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee 

For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea. 

2  O  Christ,  Whose  voice  the  waters  heard 
And  hushed  their  raging  at  Thy  word, 
Who  walkedst  on  the  foaming  deep, 
And  calm  amidst  its  rage  didst  sleep ; 

O  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee 
For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea. 

3  Most  Holy  Spirit,  Who  didst  brood 
Upon  the  chaos  dark  and  rude, 
And  bid  its  angry  tumult  cease, 
And  give,  for  wild  confusion,  peace ; 

O  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee 
For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea. 

4  O  Trinity  of  love  and  power, 

Our  brethren  shield  in  danger's  hour; 
From  rock  and  tempest,  fire  and  foe, 
Protect  them  wheresoe'er  they  go ; 
Thus  evermore  shall  rise  to  Thee 
Glad  hymns  of  praise  from  land  and  sea. 

Amen. 


HYMNS.  135 

BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 

355  p.  m. 

"  Where  I  am,  there  shall  also  My  servant  be." 

HPHOU  art  gone  to  the  grave !    but  we  will 

not  deplore  thee, 

Though    sorrow    and    darkness    encompass 

the  tomb ; 

Thy  Saviour  hath  passed  through   its   portals 
before  thee, 

And  the  lamp  of   His    love  was   thy  guide 
through  the  gloom. 

2  Thou  art  gone   to   the    grave !   we   no   longer 

behold  thee, 

Nor  tread  the  rough  paths  of  the  world  by 
thy  side  ; 

But  the  wide  arms  of  mercy  were   spread   to 
enfold  thee, 

And  sinners  may  die,  for  the   Sinless   hath 
died. 

3  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave !  and,  its  mansion 

forsaking, 

Perhaps    thy   weak    spirit    in    fear    lingered 

long; 

But   the    mild    rays    of    Paradise    dawned    on 
thy  waking, 

And    the   sound   which    thou    heard'st    was 
the  seraphim's  song. 

4  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave !  but  we  will  not 

deplore  thee, 
Whose  God  was  thy  Ransom,  thy  Guardian, 
and  Guide: 


I36  HYMNS. 

He  gave   thee,  He   took  Thee,  and   He  will 
restore  thee  ; 

And  death  hath   no    sting,  for   the    Saviour 
hath  died.     Amen. 

356  L.  M. 

"They  which  sleep  in  Jesus,  will  God  bring  with  Him." 

A  SLEEP  in  Jesus !  blessed  sleep ! 

From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep ; 
A  calm  and  undisturbed  repose, 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 

2  Asleep  in  Jesus !  oh,  how  sweet, 
To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet ; 
With  holy  confidence  to  sing 

That  death  hath  lost  its  painful  sting. 

3  Asleep  in  Jesus !  peaceful  rest ! 
Whose  waking  is  supremely  blest ; 
No  fear,  no  woe  shall  dim  that  hour 
That  manifests  the  Saviour's  power. 

4  Asleep  in  Jesus !  oh,  for  me 

May  such  a  blissful  refuge  be ;     % 
Securely  shall  my  ashes  lie, 
Waiting  the  summons  from  on  high. 

5  Asleep  in  Jesus !  far  from  thee 

Thy  kindred  and  their  graves  may  be  ; 
But  there  is  still  a  blessed  sleep, 
From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep. 

Amen. 

357  S.  M. 

:  And  they  glorified  God  in  me." 

'OR  Thy  dear  saint,  O  Lord, 
Who  strove  in  Thee  to  live, 


F< 


HYMNS.  137 

Who  followed  Thee,  obeyed,  adored, 
Our  grateful  hymn  receive. 

2  For  Thy  dear  saint,  O  Lord, 
Who  strove  in  Thee  to  die, 

And  found  in  Thee  a  full  reward, 
Accept  our  thankful  cry. 

3  Thine  earthly  members  fit 
To  join  Thy  saints  above, 

In  one  communion  ever  knit, 
One  fellowship  of  love. 

4  Jesus,  Thy  Name  we  bless, 
And  humbly  pray  that  we 

May  follow  them  in  holiness, 

Who  lived  and  died  for  Thee.     Amen. 

BURIAL  OF  A  CHILD. 
358  P.  M. 

"  The}^  are  in  peace." 

RENDER  Shepherd,  Thou  hast  stilled 

Now  Thy  little  lamb's  brief  weeping : 
Ah,  how  peaceful,  pale,  and  mild, 
In  its  narrow  bed  'tis  sleeping, 
And  no  sigh  of  anguish  sore 
Heaves  that  little  bosom  more. 

2  In  this  world  of  care  and  pain, 

Lord,  Thou  wouldst  no  longer  leave  it ; 
To  the  sunny,  heavenly  plain 

Thou  dost  now  with  joy  receive  it ; 
Clothed  in  robes  of  spotless  white 
Now  it  dwells  with  Thee  in  light. 


I38  HYMNS. 

3  Ah,  Lord  Jesus,  grant  that  we 

Where  it  lives  may  soon  be  living, 
And  the  lovely  pastures  see 

That  its  heavenly  food  are  giving ; 
Then  the  gain  of  death  we  prove, 
Tho'  Thou  take  what  most  we  love. 

Amen. 

apostles. 

359  l.  m. 

"  And  the  wall  of  the  city  had  twelve  foundations,  and  in  them  the 
names  of  the  twelve  Apostles  of  the  Lamb." 

HPHE  eternal  gifts  of  Christ  the  King, 

The  Apostles'  glory,  let  us  sing ; 
And  all,  with  hearts  of  gladness,  raise 
Due  hymns  of  thankful  love  and  praise. 

2  For  they  the  Churches'  princes  are, 
Triumphant  leaders  in  the  war, 

In  heavenly  courts  a  warrior  band, 
True  lights  to  lighten  every  land. 

3  Theirs  is  the  steadfast  faith  of  saints, 
And  hope  that  never  yields  nor  faints, 
And  love  of  Christ  in  perfect  glow 
That  lays  the  prince  of  this  world  low. 

4  In  them  the  Father's  glory  shone, 
In  them  the  will  of  God  the  Son, 
In  them  exults  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Through  them  rejoice  the  heavenly  host. 

5  To  Thee,  Redeemer,  now  we  cry, 

That  Thou  wouldst  join  to  them  on  high 


HYMNS.  139 

Thy  servants,  who  this  grace  implore, 
For  ever  and  for  evermore.     Amen. 


E  VANGELISTS. 
360  P.  M. 

"And  a  river  went  out  of  Eden  to  water  the  garden;  and  from 
thence  it  was  parted,  and  became  into  four  heads." 

*OME,  pure  hearts,  in  sweetest  measures 
Sing  of  those  who  spread  the  treasures 

In  the  holy  gospels  shrined  ; 
Blessed  tidings  of  salvation., 
Peace  on  earth  their  proclamation, 

Love  from  God  to  lost  mankind. 


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2  See  the  rivers  four  that  gladden 
With  their  streams  the  better  Eden 

Planted  by  our  Lord  most  dear  ■ 
Christ  the  Fountain,  these  the  waters  ; 
Drink,  O  Sion's  sons  and  daughters, 

Drink  and  find  salvation  here. 

3  Oh !  that  we  Thy  truth  confessing, 
And  Thy  Holy  Word  possessing, 

Jesus,  may  Thy  love  adore ; 
Unto  Thee  our  voices  raising, 
Thee  with  all  Thy  ransomed  praising, 

Ever  and  for  evermore.     Amen. 

MARTYRS. 

36  J  C.  M. 

"  Fight  the  good  fight  of  faith." 

'  I  ^HE  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war, 
A  kingly  crown  to  gain ; 


14°  HYMNS. 

His  blood-red  banner  streams  afar: 
Who  follows  in  His  train  ? 

2  Who  best  can  drink  His  cup  of  woe, 

And  triumph  over  pain, 
Who  patient  bear  His  cross  below — 
He  follows  in  His  train. 

3  The  martyr  first,  whose  eagle  eye 

Could  pierce  beyond  the  grave, 
Who  saw  his  Master  in  the  sky, 
And  called  on  Him  to  save  : 

4  Like  Him,  with  pardon  on  his  tongue, 

In  midst  of  mortal  pain, 
He  prayed  for  them  that  did  the  wrong: 
Who  follows  in  his  train  ? 

5  A  glorious  band,  the  chosen  few, 

On  whom  the  Spirit  came  : 
Twelve  valiant  saints,  their  hope  they  knew, 
And  mocked  the  cross  and  flame  : 

6  They  met  the  tyrant's  brandished  steel, 

The  lion's  gory  mane  ; 
They  bowed  their  necks  the  death  to  feel  : 
Who  follows  in  their  train  ? 

7  A  noble  army,  men  and  boys, 

The  matron  and  the  maid, 
Around  the  Saviour's  throne  rejoice, 
In  robes  of  light  arrayed  : 

8  They  climbed  the  dizzy  steep  of  heaven, 

Through  peril,  toil,  and  pain : 
O  God  !  to  us  may  grace  be  given 
To  follow  in  their  train  !     Amen. 


362 


HYMNS.  I4I 


L.  M. 


"  Whosoever  shall  confess  Me  before  men,  Him  will  I  confess  also 
before  My  Father  Which  is  in  heaven." 

TVJOT  by  the  martyr's  death  alone 

The  saint  his  crown  in  heaven  has  won  ; 
There  is  a  triumph  robe  on  high 
For  bloodless  fields  of  victor}'. 

2  What  though  he  was  not  called  to  feel 
The  cross,  or  flame,  or  torturing  wheel  ? 
Yet  daily  to  the  world  he  died  ; 

His  flesh,  through  grace,  he  crucified. 

3  What  though  nor  chains,  nor  scourges  sore, 
Nor  cruel  beasts  his  members  tore  ? 
Enough  if  perfect  love  arise 

To  Christ  a  grateful  sacrifice. 

4  Lord,  grant  us  so  to  Thee  to  turn, 
That  we  to  die  through  life  may  learn, 
And  thus,  when  life's  brief  day  is  o'er, 
Rejoice  with  Thee  for  evermore.     Amen. 


363 


III. 


"After  this  I  beheld,  and  lo,  a  great  multitude,  which  no  man  could 
number,  of  all  nations  and  kindred  and  people  and  tongues,  stood 
before  the  throne  and  before  the  Lamb,  clothed  with  white  robes, 
and  palms  in  their  hands." 

TTARK !  the  sound  of  holy  voices 

Chanting,  at  the  crystal  sea, 
Alleluia,  Alleluia, 

Alleluia,  Lord,  to  Thee  : 
Multitude,  which  none  can  number, 

Like  the  stars  in  glory  stands, 


142  HYMNS. 

Clothed  in  white  apparel,  holding 
Palms  of  victory  in  their  hands. 

2  Patriarch,  and  holy  Prophet, 

Who  prepared  the  way  of  Christ, 
King,  Apostle,  Saint,  Confessor, 

Martyr,  and  Evangelist, 
Saintly  Maiden,  godly  Matron, 

Widows  who  have  watched  to  prayer, 
Joined  in  holy  concert,  singing 

To  the  Lord  of  all,  are  there. 

3  They  have  come  from  tribulation, 

And  have  washed  their  robes  in  blood, 
Washed  them  in  the  Blood  of  Jesus  ; 

Tried  they  were  and  firm  they  stood  ; 
Mocked,  imprisoned,  stoned,  tormented, 

Sawn  asunder,  slain  with  sword, 
They  have  conquered  death  and  Satan 

By  the  might  of  Christ  the  Lord. 

\  Marching  with  Thy  Cross  their  banner, 

They  have  triumphed  following 
Thee,  the  Captain  of  salvation, 

Thee  their  Saviour,  and  their  King ; 
Gladly,  Lord,  with  Thee  they  suffered  j 

Gladly,  Lord,  with  Thee  they  died ; 
And  by  death  to  life  immortal 

They  were  born  and  glorified. 

;  Now  they  reign  in  heavenly  glory, 
Now  they  walk  in  golden  light, 
Now  they  drink,  as  from  a  river, 
Holy  bliss  and  infinite  ; 


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hvm:  143 

Love  and  peace  they  taste  for  ever, 
And  all  truth  and  knowledge  see 

In  the  Beatific  Vision 

Of  the  Blessed  Trinity.     Amen. 

364  P.  M. 

"  Blessed  are  they  which  are  persecuted  for  righteousness'  sake  ;  for 
theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven." 

ET  our  Choir  new  anthems  raise ; 
Wake  the  song  of  gladness ; 
God  Himself  to  joy  and  praise 
Turns  the  martyr's  sadness  ; 
Bright  the  day  that  won  their  crown, 

Opened  heaven's  bright  portal, 
As  they  laid  the  mortal  down 
To  put  on  th'  immortal. 

Never  flinched  they  from  the  flame, 

From  the  torture  never ; 
Vain  the  foeman's  sharpest  aim, 

Satan's  best  endeavour ; 
For  by  faith  they  saw  the  land 

Decked  in  all  its  glory, 
Where  triumphant  now  they  stand 

With  the  victor's  story. 

Up  and  follow,  Christian  men ! 

Press  through  toil  and  sorrow; 
Spurn  the  night  of  fear,  and  then, 

O,  the  glorious  morrow ! 
Who  will  venture  on  the  strife  ? 

Blest  who  first  begin  it ; 
Who  will  grasp  the  Land  of  Life  ? 

Warriors,  up  and  win  it !     Amen. 


144  HYMNS. 

ALL  SAINTS'  DA  Y. 
365  III.  4. 

"What  are  these  which  are  arrayed  in  white  robes?   and  whence 
came  they?" 

\\  THO  are  these  like  stars  appearing, 

These,  before  God's  throne  who  stand, 
Each  a  golden  crown  is  wearing, — 
Who  are  all  this  glorious  band  ? 
Alleluia !  hark,  they  sing, 
Praising  loud  their  heavenly  King. 

2  Who  are  these  in  dazzling  brightness, 

Clothed  in  God's  own  righteousness  ; 
These,  whose  robes  of  purest  whiteness 
Shall  their  lustre  still  possess, 

Still  untouched  by  time's  rude  hand, 
Whence  come  all  this  glorious  band  ? 

3  These  are  they  who  have  contended 

For  their  Saviour's  honour  long, 
Wrestling  on  till  life  was  ended, 
Following  not  the  sinful  throng ; 

These,  who  well  the  fight  sustained, 
Triumph  by  the  Lamb  have  gained. 

4  These  are  they  whose  hearts  were  riven 

Sore  with  woe  and  anguish  tried  ; 
Who  in  prayer  full  oft  have  striven 
With  the  God  they  glorified  ; 
Now,  their  painful  conflict  o'er, 
God  has  bid  them  weep  no  more. 

5  These,  the  Almighty  contemplating, 

Did  as  priests  before  Him  stand, 


HYMNS.  145 

Soul  and  body  always  waiting, 
Day  and  night  at  His  command  : 
Now  in  God's  most  holy  place 
Blest  they  stand  before  His  face.     Amen. 


366 


P.  M. 


;  And  the  city  had  no  need  of  the  sun,  neither  of  the  moon,  to  shine 
in  it ;  for  the  glory  of  God  did  lighten  it,  and  the  Lamb  is  the  light 
thereof." 

r\  HEAVENLY  Jerusalem," 

^^^  Of  everlasting  halls, 
Thrice  blessed  are  the  people 
Thou  storest  in  thy  walls. 

2  Thou  art  the  golden  mansion, 

Where  saints  forever  sing ; 
The  seat  of  God's  own  chosen, 
The  palace  of  the  King. 

3  There  God  forever  sitteth, 

Himself  of  ail  the  Crown ; 
The  Lamb  the  Light  that  shineth 
And  never  goeth  down. 

4  Naught  to  this  seat  approacheth 

Their  sweet  peace  to  molest ; 
They  sing  their  God  forever, 
Nor  day  nor  night  they  rest. 

5  Sure  hope  doth  thither  lead  us  ; 

Our  longings  thither  tend  ; 
May  short-lived  toil  ne'er  daunt  us 
For  joys  that  cannot  end.     Amen. 

TO 


I46  HYMNS. 


367 


C.  M. 


"These  are  they  which  came  out  of  great  tribulation,  and  have 
washed  their  robes,  and  made  them  white  in  the  Blood  of  the 
Lamb." 

T  TOW  bright  those  glorious  spirits  shine ! 

Whence  all  their  white  array  ? 
How  came  they  to  the  blissful  seats 
Of  everlasting  day? 

2  Lo,  these  are  they  from  sufferings  great 

Who  came  to  realms  of  light : 
And  in  the  Blood  of  Christ  have  washed 
Those  robes  which  shine  so  bright, 

3  Now  with  triumphal  palms  they  stand 

Before  the  throne  on  high, 
And  serve  the  God  they  love  amidst 
The  glories  of  the  sky. 

4  Hunger  and  thirst  are  felt  no  more, 

Nor  sun  with  scorching  ray  ; 
God  is  their  Sun,  whose  cheering  beams 
Diffuse  eternal  day. 

5  The  Lamb,  Who  reigns  upon  the  throne, 

Shall  o'er  them  still  preside, 
Feed  them  with  nourishment  divine, 
And  all  their  footsteps  guide. 

6  'Mid  pastures  green  He  '11  lead  His  flock, 

Where  living  streams  appear ; 
And  God  the  Lord  from  every  eye 
Shall  wipe  off  every  tear.     Amen. 


HYMNS.  I47 


INVITATION. 
368  C.  M. 

"  Come  unto  Me,  all  ye  that  labour  and  are  heavy-laden,  and  I  will 
give  you  rest." 

A  LL  ye  who  seek  for  sure  relief 


In  trouble  and  distress 


Whatever  sorrow  vex  the  mind. 
Or  guilt  the  soul  oppress  : 

2  Jesus,  Who  gave  Himself  for  you, 

Upon  the  Cross  to  die, 
Opens  to  you  His  sacred  Heart : 
Oh !  to  that  Heart  draw  nigh. 

3  Ye  hear  how  kindly  He  invites; 

Ye  hear  His  words  so  blest ; 
"All  ye  that  labour,  come  to  Me, 
And  I  will  give  you  rest." 

4  O  Jesus !  joy  of  saints  on  high, 

Thou  hope  of  sinners  here ; 
Attracted  by  those  loving  words, 
To  Thee  I  lift  my  prayer. 

5  Wash  Thou  my  wounds  in  that  dear  Blood 

Which  forth  from  Thee  doth  flow  • 
New  grace,  new  hope  inspire ;  a  new 
And  better  heart  bestow.     Amen. 

369  L.  M. 

"  If  any  man  wall  come  after  Me,  let  him  deny  himself,  and  take  up 
his  cross,  and  follow  Me." 

HHAKE  up  thy  cross,  the  Saviour  said, 
A    If  thou  would'st  My  disciple  be  > 


I48  HYMNS. 

Deny  thyself,  the  world  forsake, 
And  humbly  follow  after  Me. 

2  Take  up  thy  cross ;  let  not  its  weight 

Fill  thy  weak  spirit  with  alarm ; 
His  strength  shall  bear  thy  spirit  up, 

And  brace  thy  heart,  and  nerve  thine  arm. 

3  Take  up  thy  cross,  nor  heed  the  shame ; 

Nor  let  thy  foolish  pride  rebel : 
Thy  Lord  for  thee  the  Cross  endured, 
To  save  thy  soul  from  death  and  hell. 

4  Take  up  thy  cross  then  in  His  strength, 

And  calmly  every  danger  brave  : 
'T  will  guide  thee  to  a  better  home, 
And  lead  to  victor}'  o'er  the  grave. 

5  Take  up  thy  cross,  and  follow  Christ, 

Nor  think  till  death  to  lay  it  down  ; 
For  only  he,  who  bears  the  cross, 

May  hope  to  wear  the  glorious  crown.  Amen. 

37°  in.  5- 

"  Him  that  cometh  unto  Me,  I  will  in  no  wise  cast  out." 

/^OME  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy, 
^^  Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore ; 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 

And  His  heart  with  love  runs  o'er  ; 
He  is  able, 

He  is  willing :  doubt  no  more. 

2  Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger ; 
Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream  : 
All  the  fitness  He  requireth 
Is  to  feel  your  need  of  Him : 


HYMNS.  149 

This  He  gives  you, 
'Tis  the  Spirit's  rising  beam. 

3  Come,  ye  weary,  heavy  laden, 

Lost  and  ruined  by  the  Fall, 
If  you  tarry  till  you're  better, 
You  will  never  come  at  all ; 

Not  the  righteous, 
Sinners  Jesus  came  to  call. 

4  Agonizing  in  the  garden, 

Your  Redeemer  prostrate  lies  ; 
On  the  bloody  tree  behold  Him  ! 
Hear  Him  cry,  before  He  dies, 

It  is  flnish'd ! 
Sinners,  will  not  this  suffice  ? 

5  Lo  !  th'  incarnate  God  ascending 

Pleads  the  merits  of  His  Blood  ; 
Venture  on  Him — venture  wholly, 
Let  no  other  trust  intrude  • 

None  but  Jesus 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good.     Amen. 

37 1  L.  M. 

"  Behold,  I  stand  at  the  door  and  knock." 

T)  EHOLD  a  Stranger  at  the  door  ! 

He  gently  knocks,  has  knocked  before, 
Has  waited  long — is  waiting  still ; 
You  treat  no  other  friend  so  ill. 

2  O  lovely  Visitor !     He  stands 

With  melting  heart  and  bleeding  hands  ; 
O  matchless  kindness,  for  He  shows 
This  matchless  kindness  to  His  foes  ! 


150  HYMNS. 

3  But  will  He  prove  my  Friend  indeed  ? 
He  will ;  the  very  Friend  you  need  ; 
The  Friend  of  sinners — yes,  'tis  He, 
With  garments  dyed  on  Calvary. 

4  Rise,  touched  with  gratitude  divine  ; 
Turn  out  His  enemy  and  thine, 
That  soul-destroying  monster,   Sin, 

And  let  the  Heavenly  Stranger  in.     Amen. 

37 2  P.  M. 

"  Come  unto  Me,  all  ye  that  labour  and  are  heavy-laden,  and  I  will 
give  you  rest." 

A  RT  thou  weary,  art  thou  languid, 
Art  thou  sore  distrest? 
"Come  to  me,''  saith  One,  "and  coming 
Be  at  rest!" 

2  Hath  He  marks  to  lead  me  to  Him, 

If  He  be  my  guide  ? 
"  In  His  Feet  and  Hands  are  wound-prints, 
And  His  Side." 

3  Hath  He  Diadem  as  Monarch 

That  His  Brow  adorns  ? 
"Yea,  a  Crown,  in  very  surety, 
But  of  thorns." 

4  If  I  find  Him,  if  I  follow, 

What  His  guerdon  here  ? 
"Many  a  sorrow,  many  a  labour, 
Many  a  tear." 

5  If  I  still  hold  closely  to  Him, 

What  hath  He  at  last? 


o 


HYMNS.  151 

"  Sorrow  vanquished,  labour  ended, 
Jordan  past." 

6  If  I  ask  Him  to  receive  me, 

Will  He  say  me  nay? 
"Not  till  earth,  and  not  till  heaven 
Pass  away." 

7  Finding,  following,  keeping,  struggling, 

Is  He  sure  to  bless  ? 
"Angels,  Martyrs,  Prophets,  Virgins, 
Answer,  Yes !"     Amen. 

373  P.  M. 

"  Behold.  I  stand  at  the  door  and  knock." 

JESUS,  Thou  art  standing 
Outside  the  fast-closed  door, 
In  lowly  patience  waiting 

To  pass  the  threshold  o'er : 
Shame  on  us,  Christian  brethren, 
His  Name  and  sign  who  bear, 
Oh  shame,  thrice  shame  upon  us 
To  keep  Him  standing  there. 

O  Jesus,  Thou  art  knocking : 

And  lo  !  that  Hand  is  scarred, 
And  thorns  Thy  Brow  encircle, 

And  tears  Thy  Face  have  marred  : 
O  love  that  passeth  knowledge 

So  patiently  to  wait ! 
Oh  sin  that  hath  no  equal 

So  fast  to  bar  the  gate ! 

O  Jesus,  Thou  art  pleading 
In  accents  meek  and  low, 


152  HYMNS. 

"  I  died  for  you,  My  children, 

And   still  ye  treat  Me  so?" 
O  Lord,  with  shame  and  sorrow 

We  open  now  the  door : 
Dear  Saviour,  enter,  enter, 

And  leave  us  never  more.     Amen. 

REPENTANCE. 

374  in.  1. 

"  God  be  merciful  to  me,  a  sinner." 

T^VEPTH  of  mercy !  can  there  be 

Mercy  still  reserved  for  me  ? 
Can  my  God  His  wrath  forbear? 
Me,  the  chief  of  sinners,  spare  ? 

2  I  have  long  withstood  His  grace  ; 
Long  provoked  Him  to  His  face  ; 
Would  not  hearken  to  His  calls  ; 
Grieved  Him  by  a  thousand  falls. 

3  Kindled  His  relentings  are  ; 
Me  He  now  delights  to  spare  ; 
Now  my  Father's  mercies  move, 
Justice  lingers  into  love. 

4  Lo !  for  me  the  Saviour  stands ; 

Shows  His  wounds  and  spreads  His  hands; 

God  is  Love  !  I  know,  I  feel ; 

Jesus  weeps,  and  loves  me  still.     Amen. 

375  C.  M. 

"  Lord,  help  me." 

(EAR  Saviour,  when  my  thoughts  recall 
The  wonders  of  Thy  grace, 


D 


HYMNS.  I53 

Low  at  Thy  feet  ashamed  I  fall, 
And  hide  this  wretched  face. 

2  Shall  love  like  Thine  be  thus  repaid  ? 

Ah,  vile,  ungrateful  heart ! 
By  earth's  low  cares  so  oft  betray'd, 
From  Jesus  to  depart. 

3  But  He  for  His  own  mercy's  sake, 

My  wandering  soul  restores ; 
He  bids  the  mourning  heart  partake 
The  pardon  it  implores. 

4  Oh,  while  I  breathe  to  Thee,  my  Lord, 

The  deep,  repentant  sigh, 
Confirm  the  kind,  forgiving  word, 
"With  pit}"  in  Thine  eye. 

5  Then  shall  the  mourner  at  Thy  feet 

Rejoice  to  see  Thy  face, 
And  grateful  own  how  kind,  how  sweet, 
Thy  condescending  grace.     x\men. 

PR  A  YER. 
376  III.  !. 

"  Pray  without  ceasing." 

/^OME,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare, 
^^  Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayer ; 
He  Himself  has  bid  thee  pray, 
Therefore  will  not  say  thee  nay. 

2  Thou  art  coming  to  a  King, 
Large  petitions  with  thee  bring ; 
For  His  grace  and  power  are  such, 
None  can  ever  ask  too  much. 


154  HYMNS. 

3  With  my  burden  I  begin ; 
Lord,  remove  this  load  of  sin  ; 
Let  Thy.  Blood,  for  sinners  spilt, 
Set  my  conscience  free  from  guilt. 

4  Lord,  I  come  to  Thee  for  rest, 
Take  possession  of  my  breast ; 

There  Thy  blood-bought  right  maintain, 
And  without  a  rival  reign. 

5  While  I  am  a  pilgrim  here, 
Let  Thy  love  my  spirit  cheer ; 

As  my  Guide,  my  Guard,  my  Friend, 
Lead  me  to  my  journey's  end. 

6  Show  me  what  I  have  to  do, 
Every  hour  my  strength  renew ; 
Let  me  live  a  life  of  faith, 

Let  me  die  Thy  people's  death.     Amen. 

377  L.  M. 

"  God  is  our  hope  and  strength." 

T^ROM  every  stormy  wind  that  blows, 

From  every  swelling  tide  of  woes, 
There  is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat ; 
'Tis  found  beneath  the  mercy-seat. 

2  There  is  a  place  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads, 

A  place  than  all  besides  more  sweet  \ 
It  is  the  blood-bought  mercy-seat. 

3  There  is  a  scene  where  spirits  blend, 
Where  friend  holds  fellowship  with  friend  ; 


HYMNS.  155 

Though  sunder'd  far,  by  faith  they  meet 
Around  one  common  mercy-seat. 

4  There,  there,  on  eagle's  wings  we   soar, 
And  sense  and  sin  molest  no  more  ; 
And  heaven  comes  down  our  souls  to  greet, 
While  glory  crowns  the  mercy-seat.     Amen. 


378 


L.  M. 

"  Men  ought  always  to  pray,  and  not  to  faint." 


"\~\  THAT  various  hindrances  we  meet 

In  coming  to  a  mercy-seat ! 
Yet  who  that  knows  the  worth  of  prayer, 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there  ? 

2  Prayer  makes  the  darken'd  cloud  withdraw, 
Prayer  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw, 
Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love, 

Brings  every  blessing  from  above. 

3  Restraining  prayer,  we  cease  to  fight ; 
Praver  makes  the  Christian's  armour  bright ; 
And  Satan  trembles  when  he  sees 

The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 

4  Have  you  no  words  ?     Ah !  think  again, 
Words  flow  apace  when  you  complain, 
And  fill  your  fellow-creature's  ear, 
With  the  sad  tale  of  all  your  care. 

5  Were  half  the  breath  thus  vainly  spent, 
To  Heaven  in  supplication  sent, 

Your  cheerful  song  would  oft'ner  be, 
"Hear  what  the  Lord  has  done  for  me." 

Amen. 


156  HYMNS. 

379  l.  m. 

"  If  any  man  sin,  we  have  an  Advocate  with  the  Father,  Jesus  Christ, 
the  righteous." 

\~\  fHEN  at  Thy  footstool,  Lord,  I  bend 

And  plead  with  Thee  for  mercy  there, 
Think  of  the  sinner's  dying  Friend, 
And  for  His  sake  receive  my  prayer. 

2  0  think  not  of  my  shame  and  guilt, 
My  thousand  stains  of  deepest  dye  ; 
Think  of  the  Blood  which  Jesus  spilt, 
And  let  that  Blood  my  pardon  buy. 

3  Think,  Lord,  how  I  am  still  Thine  own, 
The  trembling  creature  of  Thy  hand  : 
Think  how  my  heart  to  sin  is  prone, 
And  what  temptations  round  me  stand. 

4  O  think  not  of  my  doubts  and  fears, 
My  strivings  with  Thy  grace  divine  ; 
Think  upon  Jesus'  woes  and  tears, 
And  let  His  merits  stand  for  mine. 

5  Thine  eye,  Thine  ear,  they  are  not  dull ; 
Thine  arm  can  never  shortened  be  ; 
Behold  me  here  ;  my  heart  is  full ; 
Behold,  and  spare,  and  succour  me.     Amen. 

38o  P.  m. 

"  Watch  and  pray." 

"/CHRISTIAN!  seek  not  yet  repose," 
Hear  thy  guardian  angel  say  j 
Thou  art  in  the  midst  of  foes : 

"Watch  and  pray." 


HYMNS.  15/ 

2  Principalities  and  powers, 
Mustering  their  unseen  array. 
Wait  for '  thy  unguarded  hours  ; 

•■  Watch  and  pra; 

3  Gird  thy  heavenly  armour  on, 
Wear  it  ever  night  and  day: 
Ambushed  lies  the  evil  one ; 

"Watch  and  pray."' 

4  Hear  the  victors  who  o'ercame  : 
Still  thev  mark  each  warrior's  wav ; 
All  with  one  sweet  voice  exclaim, 

"Watch  and  pray." 

5  Hear,  above  all.  hear  thy  Lord, 
Him  thou  lovest  to  obey  ; 
Hide  within  thy  heart  His  word, 

"Watch  and  pray.'5 

6  Watch,  as  if  on  that  alone 
Hung  the  issue  of  the  day  : 

Pray,  that  help  may  be  sent  down : 

"Watch  and  pray."     Amen. 

38l  P.M. 

"  Help  vis,  O  God  of  oar  salvation,  for  the  glory  of  Thy  Name." 

T    ORD  of  our  life,  and  God  of  our  salvation, 
■^  Star    of   our    night,  and    Hope    of   even- 
nation, 
Hear  and  receive  Thy  Church's   supplication, 

Lord  God  Almisfhtv. 

2   See  round  Thine  ark  the  hungry-  billows  curling. 
See  how  Thy  foes  their  banners  are  unfurling  ; 


I58  HYMNS. 

Lord,  while    their    darts   envenomed   they  are 
hurling, 

Thou  canst  preserve  us. 

3  Lord,  Thou   canst   help  when   earthly  armour 

faileth. 

Lord,    Thou    canst    save    when     deadly    sin 
assaileth. 

Lord,    o'er    Thy    Rock    nor    death    nor    hell 
prevaileth. 

Grant  us  Thy  peace,  Lord. 

4  Grant   us    Thy   help    till    foes    are    backward 

driven, 

Grant    them    Thy    truth,    that    they    may    be 
forgiven, 

Grant    peace    on    earth,    and,    after   we   have 

striven, 

Peace  in  Thy  Heaven.     Amen. 

FAITH. 
3°2  P.  M. 

"  To  whom  shall  we  go  but  unto  Thee  ? " 

JUST  as  I  am,  without  one  plea, 
But  that  Thy  Blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  Thou  bid'st  me  come  to  Thee, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

2  Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, 

To  Thee,  Whose  Blood  can  cleanse  each  spot 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

3  Just  as  I  am,  though  tossed  about 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 


HYMNS.  159 

With  fears  within  and  foes  without, 
0  Lamb  of  God.  I  come. 

4  Just  as  I  am — poor,  wretched,  blind — 
Sight,  riches,   healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  Thee  to  find, 

O  Lamb  of  God.  I  come. 

5  Just  as  I  am.  Thou  wilt  receive, 

Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve ; 
Because  Thy  promise  I  believe. 

O  Lamb  01  God.  I  come. 

6  Just  as  I  am.  Thy  love  unknown 
Has  broken  even-  barrier  down  ; 

Xow  to  be  Thine,  yea.  Thine  alone. 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come.     Amen. 

383  C.  M. 

"  The  Blood  of  Jesus  Christ  deanseth  us  from  all  sin." 

T^OREVER  here  my  rest  shall  be, 

Close  to  Thy  bleeding  side  ; 
This  all  my  hope  and  all  my  plea, 
'"For  me  the  Saviour  died."' 

2  Mv  clvins:  Saviour  and  mv  God. 

Fountain  for  guilt  and  sin  ! 
Sprinkle  me  ever  with  Thy  Blood, 
And  cleanse  and  keep  me  clean. 

3  "Wash  me.   and  make  me  thus  Thine  own ; 

Wash  me.  and  mine  Thou  an  : 

Wash  me,  but  not  my  feet  alone. 

My  hands,  my  head,  my  heart. 


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l60  HYMNS. 

4  Th'  atonement  of  Thy  Blood  apply, 
Till  faith  to  sight  improve  ; 
Till  hope,  in  full  fruition  die, 

And  all  my  soul  be  love.     Amen. 

384  L.  M. 

"Unto  you  which  believe  He  is  precious." 

"ESUS  !  the  very  thought  is  sweet ! 
In  that  dear  Name  all  heart-joys  meet : 
But  oh !  than  honey  sweeter  far 
The  glimpses  of  His  presence  are. 

2  No  word  is  sung  more  sweet  than  this, 
No  sound  is  heard  more  full  of  bliss, 
No  thought  brings  sweeter  comfort  nigh, 
Than  Jesus,  Son  of  God  most  High. 

3  Jesus,  the  hope  of  souls  forlorn, 

How  good  to  them  for  sin  that  mourn  ! 
To  them  that  seek  Thee,  oh  how  kind  ! 
But  what  art  Thou  to  them  that  find  ? 

4  O  Jesus,  King  of  wondrous  might ! 
O  Victor,  glorious  from  the  fight ! 
Sweetness  that  may  not  be  expressed, 
And  altogether  loveliest ! 

5  Abide  with  us,  O  Lord,  to-day, 
Fulfil  us  with  Thy  grace,  we  pray ; 

And  with  Thine  own  true  sweetness  feed 
Our  souls  from  sin  and  darkness  freed. 

Amen. 

385  P.  M. 

"The  Lord  is  our  defence." 

MOUNTAIN  fastness  is  our  God, 
On  which  our  souls  are  planted : 


A 


HYMNS.  l6l 

And  though  the  fierce  foe  rage  abroad, 
Our  hearts  are  nothing  daunted. 

What  though  he  beset, 

With  weapon  and  net, 

Array'd  in  death-strife  ? 

In  God  are  help  and  life : 
He  is  our  sword  and  armour. 

2  By  our  own  might  we  nought*  can  do ; 

To  trust  it  were  sure  losing ; 
For  us  must  fight  the  Right  and  True, 
The  Man  of  God's  own  choosing. 

Dost  ask  for  His  Name  ? 

Christ  Jesus  we  claim  • 

The  Lord  God  of  hosts ; 

The  only  God  : — vain  boasts 
Of  others  fall  before  Him. 

3  What  though  the  troops  of  Satan  filPd 

The  world  with  hostile  forces  ? 
E'en  then  our  fears  should  all  be  still'd  : 
In  God  are  our  resources. 

The  world  and  its  king 

No  terrors  can  bring; 

Their  threats  are  no  worth : 

Their  doom  is  now  gone  forth : 
A  single  word  can  quell  them. 

4  God's  Word  through  all  shall  have  free  sway, 

And  ask  no  man's  permission  : 
The  Spirit  and  His  gifts  convey 
Strength  to  defy  perdition. 
The  body  to  kill, 
Wife,  children,  at  will, 
ii 


1 62  HYMNS. 

The  wicked  have  power : 
Yet  lasts  it  but  an  hour ! 
The  kingdom  's  ours  forever !     Amen. 

"  Come  unto  Me,  all  ye  that  labour  and  are  heavy  laden,  and  I  will 
give  you  rest." 

JESUS,  my  Saviour,  look  on  me  ! 
For  I  am  weary  and  opprest ; 
I  come  to  cast  myself  on  Thee  \ 
Thou  art  my  Rest. 

2  Look  down  on  me,  for  I  am  weak  ; 

I  feel  the  toilsome  journey's  length  ; 
Thine  aid  omnipotent  I  seek  \ 
Thou  art  my  Strength. 

3  I  am  bewildered  on  my  way ; 

Dark  and  tempestuous  is  the  night ; 
Oh  !  shed  Thou  forth  some  cheering  ray ; 
Thou  art  my  Light. 

4  I  hear  the  storms  around  me  rise, 

But,  when  I  dread  th'  impending  shock, 
My  spirit  to  her  refuge  flies  ; 
Thou  art  my  Rock. 

5  Standing  alone  on    Jordan's  brink, 

In  that  tremendous,  latest  strife, 
Thou  wilt  not  surfer  me  to  sink ; 
Thou  art  my  Life. 

6  Thou  wilt  my  every  want  supply, 

Even  to  the  end,  whatever  befall ; 
Through  life,  in  death,  eternally, 
Thou  art  mv  All.      Amen. 


HYMNS.  1 63 

387  R  M. 

"  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God,  Which  taketh  away  the  sins  of  the  world." 

OEHOLD  the  Lamb  of  God! 

O  Thou  for  sinners  slain, 
Let  it  not  be  in  vain 

That  Thou  hast  died ; 
Thee  for  my  Saviour  let  me  take, 
My  only  refuge  let  me  make 

Thy  pierced  side. 

2  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God  ! 
Into  the  sacred  flood 

Of  Thy  most  precious  Blood 

My  soul  I  cast : 
Wash  me  and  make  me  clean  within, 
And  keep  me  pure  from  every  sin, 
.    Till  life  be  past. 

3  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God ! 
All  hail,  incarnate  Word, 
Thou  everlasting  Lord, 

Saviour  most  blest ; 
Fill  us  with  love  that  never  faints, 
Grant  us  with  all  Thy  blessed  saints 

Eternal  rest. 

4  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God ! 
Worthy  is  He  alone, 

That  sitteth  on  the  throne 

Of  God  above. 
One  with  the  Ancient  of  all  days, 
One  with  the  Comforter  in  praise, 

All  light  and  love.     Amen. 


1 64  H  Y  M  N  S. 


388 


III.    I. 
<;  Thou  art  a  place  to  hide  me  in.'' 

JESUS,  grant  me  this,  I  pray, 
Ever  in  Thy  heart  to  stay ; 
Let  me  evermore  abide 
Hidden  in  Thy  wounded  side. 

2  If  the  evil  one  prepare, 

Or  the  world,  a  tempting  snare, 

I  am  safe  when  I  abide 

In  Thy  heart  and  wounded  side. 

3  If  the  flesh,  more  dangerous  still, 
Tempt  my  soul  to  deeds  of  ill, 
Naught  I  fear  when  I  abide 

In  Thy  heart  and  wounded  side. 

4  Death  will  come  one  day  to  me ; 
Jesus,  cast  me  not  from  Thee. 
Dying,  let  me  still  abide 

In  Thy  heart  and  wounded  side.    Amen. 


389 


HOPE. 
L.  M. 

"I  shall  be  satisfied  when  I  awake  with  Thy  likeness." 

"\  \  7TIAT  sinners  value  I  resign ; 

Lord,  'tis  enough  that  Thou  art  mine ; 
I  shall  behold  Thy  blissful  face, 
And  stand  complete  in  righteousness. 

2  This  life's  a  dream,  an  empty  show ; 
But  the  bright  world  to  which  I  go 


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HYMNS.  165 

Hath  joys  substantial  and  sincere  : 
When  shall  I  wake  and  find  me  there  ? 

3  O  glorious  hour !     O  blest  abode ! 
I  shall  be  near  and  like  my  God, 
And  flesh  and  sense  no  more  control 
The  sacred  pleasures  of  the  soul. 

4  My  flesh  shall  slumber  in  the  ground 
Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound  ; 
Then  burst  the  chains  with  sweet  surprise, 
And  in  my  Saviour's  image  rise.     Amen. 

39°  n.  1. 

:  Which  hope  we  have  as  an  anchor  of  the  soul." 

|H,  glorious  hope  of  perfect  love  ! 
It  lifts  me  up  to  things  above ; 
It  bears  on  eagles'  wings  ; 
It  gives  my  ravish'd  soul  a  taste, 
And  makes  me  for  a  moment  feast 
With  Christ,  His  priests,  and  kings. 

Rejoicing  now  in  earnest  hope 

I  stand,  and  from  the  mountain-top 

See  all  the  land  below ; 
Rivers  of  milk  and  honey  rise, 
And  all  the  fruits  of  Paradise 

In  endless  plenty  grow : 

A  land  of  corn,  and  wine,  and  oil, 
Favour'd  with  God's  peculiar  smile, 

With  ev'ry  blessing  blest ; 
There  dwells  the  Lord  our  Righteousness, 
And  keeps  His  own  in  perfect  peace, 

And  everlasting  rest.     Amen. 


1 66  HYMNS. 


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39  *  L.  M. 

"  Sing  unto  the  Lord,  and  praise  His  Name." 

ET  every  heart  exulting  beat 
With  joy  at  Jesus'  Name  of  bliss ; 
With  every  pure  delight  replete 
And  passing  sweet  its  music  is. 

2  Jesus  the  comfortless  consoles, 
Jesus  each  sinful  fever  quells, 
Jesus  the  power  of  hell  controls, 
Jesus  each  deadly  foe  repels. 

3  O  speak  His  glorious  Name  abroad ! 
Jesus  let  every  tongue  confess, 
Let  every  heart  and  voice  accord 
The  Healer  of  our  souls  to  bless. 

4  Jesus,  the  sinner's  Friend,  abide 
With  us,  and  hearken  to  our  prayer  \ 
Thy  frail  and  erring  wanderers  guide, 
In  mercy  our  transgressions  spare. 

5  All  might,  all  glory  be  to  Thee, 
Refulgent  with  this  Name  Divine ; 
All  honour,  worship,  majesty, 
Jesus,  for  evermore  be  Thine.     Amen. 


LOVE. 

392  c.  m 

"  Unto  you  which  believe,  He  is  precious." 

TTOW  sweet  the  Name  of  Jesus  sounds 
In  a  believer's  ear ! 


HYMNS.  167 

It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 

2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 

And  calms  the  troubled  breast; 
'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  for  the  weary,  rest. 

3  Dear  Name,  the  rock  on  which  I  build, 

My  shield  and  hiding-place  y 
My  never-failing  treasury  filled 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace. 

4  Jesus  !  my  Shepherd,  Guardian,  Friend, 

My  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King, 
My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Way,  my  End, 
Accept  the  praise  I  bring. 

5  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 

And  cold  my  warmest  thought ; 
But  when  I  see  Thee  as  Thou  art, 
I'll  praise  Thee  as  I  ought. 

6  Till  then,  I  would  Thy  love  proclaim 

With  every  fleeting  breath  ■ 
And  may  the  music  of  Thy  Name 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death.     Amen. 


393  in.  3. 

:  The  love  of  God,  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord." 

OVE  Divine,  all  love  excelling, 
Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  down ; 
Live  in  us  Thy  humble  dwelling, 
All  Thy  faithful  mercies  crown. 


L( 


1 68  HYMN  S. 

Jesus,  Thou  art  all  compassion, 
Pure,  unbounded  love  Thou  art ; 

Visit  us  with  Thy  salvation, 
Enter  every  longing  heart. 

2  Breathe,  oh !  breathe  Thy  loving  Spirit 

Into  every  troubled  breast ! 
Let  us  all  Thy  peace  inherit, 

Let  us  find  Thy  promised  rest. 
Thee  we  would  be  always  blessing, 

Serve  Thee  as  Thine  host  above ; 
Pray,  and  praise  Thee  without  ceasing, 

Glory  in  Thy  boundless  love. 

3  Finish,  then,  Thy  new  creation, 

Pure  and  spotless  let  us  be  ; 
Let  us  see  our  whole  salvation 

Perfectly  restored  in  Thee. 
Changed  from  glory  unto  glory, 

Till  in  heaven  our  songs  we  raise ; 
Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  Thee, 

Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise.     Amen. 

394  l.  m. 

"The  love  of  Christ  which  passeth  knowledge." 

f~\  LOVE,  how  deep  !  how  broad  !  how  high 
^-^  It  fills  the  heart  with  ecstacy, 
That  God,  the  Son  of  God,   should  take 
Our  mortal  form  for  mortals'  sake. 

2  For  us  He  was  baptized,  and  bore 

His  holy  fast,  and  hungered  sore  ; 

For  us  temptation  sharp  He  knew ; 

For  us  the  tempter  overthrew. 


HYMNS.  169 

3  For  us  He  prayed,  for  us  He  taught, 
For  us  His  daily  works  He  wrought, 
By  words,  and  signs,  and  actions,  thus 
Still  seeking  not  Himself,  but  us. 

4  For  us  to  wicked  men  betrayed, 
Scourged,  mocked,  in  purple  robe  arrayed, 
He  bore  the  shameful  Cross  and  death ; 
For  us  at  length  gave  up  His  breath. 

5  For  us  He  rose  from  death  again, 
For  us  He  went  on  high  to  reign, 
For  us  He  sent  His  Spirit  here 

To  guide,  to  strengthen,  and  to  cheer. 

6  To  Him  Whose  boundless  love  has  won 
Salvation  for  us  through  His  Son, 

To  God  the  Father,  glory  be, 

Both  now  and  through  eternity.     Amen. 

395  c.  m. 

"  The  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost." 

HOLY  Spirit,  Lord  of  grace, 
Eternal  fount  of  love, 
Inflame,  we  pray,  our  inmost  hearts 
With  fire  from  heaven  above. 


o 


2  As  Thou  in  bond  of  love  dost  join 

The  Father  and  the  Son, 
So  fill  us  all  with  mutual  love, 
And  knit  our  hearts  in  one. 

3  All  glory  to  the  Father  be, 

All  glory  to  the  Son, 
All  glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost, 
While  endless  ages  run.     Amen. 


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396 


P.  M. 

"God  is  Love." 

f~\  LOVE,  Who  formedst  me  to  wear 
^^^  The  image  of  Thy  Godhead  here ; 
Who  soughtest  me  with  tender  care 

Through  all  my  wanderings  wild  and  drear ; 
O  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 
Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 

2  O  Love,  Who  ere  life's  earliest  dawn 

On  me  Thy  choice  hast  gently  laid  ; 
O  Love,  Who  here  as  man  was  born, 

And  wholly  like  to  us  wast  made  j 
O  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 
Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 

3  O  Love,  Who  once  in  time  wast  slain, 

Pierced  thro'  and  thro'  with  bitter  woe  ; 
O  Love,  Who  wrestling  thus  didst  gain 

That  we  eternal  joy  might  know; 
O  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 

Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 

4  O  Love,  Who  lovest  me  for  aye, 

Who  for  my  soul  dost  ever  plead ; 
O  Love,  Who  didst  my  ransom  pay, 

Whose  power  sufficeth  in  my  stead  ; 
O  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 

Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 

5  O  Love,  Who  once  shalt  bid  me  rise 

From  out  this  dying  life  of  ours  j 
O  Love,  Who  once  o'er  yonder  skies 
Shalt  set  me  in  the  fadeless  bowers  : 


HYMNS.  171 

O  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 

Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be.     Amen. 

397  11. 3. 

"  Whom  have  I  in  heaven  but  Thee ;  and  there  is  none  upon  earth 
that  I  desire  in  comparison  of  Thee." 

JESUS,  my  Lord,  my  God,  my  all, 
Hear  me,  blest  Saviour,  when  I  call ; 
Hear  me,  and  from  Thy  dwelling  place 
Pour  down  the  riches  of  Thy  grace  ; 
Jesus,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore, 
O  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more. 

2  Jesus,  too  late  I  Thee  have  sought, 
How  can  I  love  Thee  as  I  ought? 
And  how  extol  Thy  matchless  fame, 
The  glorious  beauty  of  Thy  Name  ? 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore, 

O  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more. 

3  Jesus,  what  didst  Thou  find  in  me, 
That  Thou  hast  dealt  so  lovingly  ? 

How  great  the  joy  that  Thou  hast  brought, 
So  far  exceeding  hope  or  thought ; 
Jesus,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore, 
O  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more. 

4  Jesus,  of  Thee  shall  be  my  song, 
To  Thee  my  heart  and  soul  belong  • 
All  that  I  have  or  am  is  Thine, 

And  Thou,  blest  Saviour,  Thou  art  mine. 
Jesus,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore, 
O  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more. 

Amen. 


172  H  Y  M  N  S. 


398 


II.   I. 

"  Mary  hath  chosen  the  good  part,  which  shall  not  be  taken  away 
from  her." 

f~~\  LOVE  divine,  how  sweet  Thou  art ! 
^^  When  shall  I  find  my  willing  heart 

All  taken  up  by  Thee  ? 
I  thirst,  I  faint,  I  die  to  prove 
The  greatness  of  redeeming  love, 

The  love  of  Christ  to  me  ! 

2  Stronger  His  love  than  death  or  hell ; 
Its  riches  are  unsearchable ; 

The  first-born  sons  of  light 
Desire  in  vain  its  depths  to  see ; 
They  cannot  reach  the  mystery, 

The  length  and  breadth  and  height. 

3  God  only  knows  the  love  of  God  ; 
O  that  it  now  were  shed  abroad 

In  this  poor  stony  heart ! 
For  love  I  sigh,  for  love  I  pine  ; 
This  only  portion,  Lord,  be  mine, 

Be  mine  this  better  part. 

4  Forever  would  I  take  my  seat 
With  Mary  at  the  Master's  feet; 

Be  this  my  happy  choice ; 
My  only  care,  delight,  and  bliss, 
My  joy,  my  heaven  on  earth,  be  this, 

To  hear  the  Bridegroom's  voice.    Amen. 

399  p.  m. 

"  And  now  abideth  faith,  hope,  charity,  these  three  ;  but  the  greatest 
of  these  is  charity." 

RACIOUS  Spirit,  Holy  Ghost, 
Taught  by  Thee  we  covet  most 


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HYMNS.  173 

Of  Thy  gifts  at  Pentecost 
Holy,  heavenly  Love. 

2  Love  is  kind  and  suffers  long, 
Love  is  meek,  and  thinks  no  wrong, 
Love  than  death  itself  more  strong ; 

Therefore,  give  us  Love. 

3  Prophecy  will  fade  away, 
Melting  in  the  light  of  day; 
Love  will  ever  with  us  stay ; 

Therefore,  give  us  Love. 

4  Faith  will  vanish  into  sight ; 
Hope  be  emptied  in  delight ; 

Love  in  heaven  will  shine  more  bright ; 
Therefore,  give  us  Love. 

5  Faith  and  Hope  and  Love  we  see 
Joining  hand  in  hand  agree  ; 

But  the  greatest  of  the  three 
And  the  best,  is  Love. 

6  From  the  overshadowing 

Of  Thy  gold  and  silver  wing 
Shed  on  us,  who  to  Thee  sing, 
Holy,  heavenly  Love.     Amen. 

JOY. 
4°°  S.  M. 

"  Sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song." 

A  WAKE  and  sing  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb  ; 
Wake,  every  heart,  and  every  tongue, 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  Name. 


174  HYMNS. 

2  Sing  of  His  dying  love, 

Who  liveth  evermore  ; 
Sing  how  He  intercedes  above 
For  those  whose  sins  He  bore. 

3  Sing  on  your  heavenly  way, 

Ye  ransom'd  sinners,  sing ; 

Sing  on,  rejoicing  every  day, 

In  Christ  th'  eternal  King. 

4  Soon  shall  we  hear  Him  say, 

"  Ye  blessed  children,  come  !  " 
Soon  will  He  call  us  hence  away, 

And  take  His  wanderers  home.    Amen. 

40I  II.  4. 

"Rejoice  in  the  Lord  alvvay,  and  again  I  say,  rejoice." 

TDEJOiCE,  the  Lord  is  King, 

Your  Lord  and  King  adore  ; 
Mortals,  give  thanks  and  sing, 
And  triumph  evermore  : 
Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice  ; 
Rejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice. 

2  Jesus  the  Saviour  reigns, 

The  God  of  truth  and  love  : 
When  He  had  purged  our  stains, 

He  took  His  seat  above : 
Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice  ; 
Rejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice. 

3  His  Kingdom  cannot  fail ; 

He  rules  o'er  earth  and  heaven  : 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell 
Are  to  our  Jesus  given  : 


HYMNS.  175 

Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice ; 
Rejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice. 

4  He  sits  at  God's  right  hand 

Till  all  His  foes  submit, 
And  bow  to  His  command 

And  fall  beneath  His  feet : 
Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice  ; 
Rejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice.     Amen. 

PRAISE. 
4°2  C.  M. 

"  King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords." 

A  LL  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  Name ! 
Let  angels  prostrate  fall, 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  Him — Lord  of  all. 

2  Crown  Him,  ye  martyrs  of  our  God, 

Who  from  the  Altar  call ; 
Extol  the  stem  of  Jesse's  rod, 
And  crown  Him — Lord  of  all. 

3  Hail  Him,  the  Heir  of  David's  line, 

Whom  David,  Lord  did  call ; 
The  God  incarnate !  Man  divine  ! 
And  crown  Him — Lord  of  all ! 

4  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 

Ye  ransomed  from  the  Fall, 
Hail  Him  Who  saves  you  by  His  grace, 
And  crown  Him — Lord  of  all. 

5  Sinners,  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall, 


iy6  HYMNS. 

Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  His  feet, 
And  crown  Him — Lord  of  all. 

6  Let  even-  kindred,  ever}-  tribe 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 

To  Him  all  majesty  ascribe, 

And  crown  Him — Lord  of  all.     Amen. 

4°3  P.  M. 

"  All  Thy  works  praise  Thee,  O  Lord." 

HPHE  strain  upraise  of  joy  and  praise : 
■*■  Alleluia. 

For  the  glory  of  their  King, 
Shall  the  ransomed  people  sing ; 

Alleluia. 
And  the  choirs  that  dwell  on  high 
Shall  reecho  through  the  sky 

Alleluia. 
They  in  the  rest  of  Paradise  who  dwell, 
The  blessed  ones,  with  joy  the  chorus  swell, 

Alleluia. 

2  The  planets  beaming  on  their  heavenly  way, 
The  shining  constellations,  join  and  say 

Alleluia. 
Ye  clouds  that  onward  sweep, 
Ye  thunders  echoing  loud  and  deep, 
Ye  winds  on  pinions  light, 
Ye  lightnings  wildly  bright, 
In  sweet  consent  unite 

Your  Alleluia. 

3  Ye  floods  and  ocean  billows, 

Ye  storms  and  winter  snow, 


HYMNS.  177 

Ye  days  of  cloudless  beauty, 

Hoar  frost  and  summer  glow, 
Ye  groves  that  wave  in  spring, 
And  glorious  forests,  sing 

Alleluia. 
First  let  the  birds,  with  painted  plumage  gay, 
Exalt  their  great  Creator's  praise,  and  say 

Alleluia. 

4  Then   let   the    beasts    of   earth,    with   varying 

strain, 
Join  in  creation's  hymn  and  cry  again 

Alleluia. 
Here  let  the  mountains  thunder  forth  sonorous 

Alleluia. 
Here  let  the  valleys  sing  in  gentler  chorus 

Alleluia. 
Thou  jubilant  abyss  of  ocean  cry 

Alleluia. 
Ye  tracts  of  earth  and  continents  reply 

Alleluia. 

5  To  God  Who  all  creation  made, 
The  frequent  hymn  be  duly  paid, 

Alleluia. 
This  is  the  strain,  the  eternal  strain,  the  Lord 

Almighty7  loves, 

Alleluia. 
This    is    the    song,    the    heavenly    song,    that 
Christ  the  King  approves, 

Alleluia. 
Therefore    we    sing,    both    heart    and    voice 
awaking, 

Alleluia. 
12 


178  HYMNS. 

And  children's  voices  echo,   answer  making, 

Alleluia. 
Now  from  all  men  be  outpoured 

Alleluia  to  the  Lord  : 
With  Alleluia  evermore 
The  Son  and  Spirit  we  adore  : 
Praise  be  done  to  the  Three  in  One! 
Alleluia  !  Alleluia  !  Alleluia  !     Amen. 

4°4  IV.  1. 

"  Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul :  O  Lord  my  God,  Thou  art  become 
exceeding  glorious;  Thou  art  clothed  with  majesty  and  honour." 

/^V  WORSHIP  the  King, 
^>^  All  glorious  above ; 
O  gratefully  sing 

His  power  and  love ; 
Our  Shield  and  Defender, 

The  Ancient  of  days, 
Pavilioned  in  splendour, 

And  girded  with  praise. 

2  O  tell  of  His  might, 

O  sing  of  His  grace, 
Whose  robe  is  the  light, 

Whose  canopy  space ; 
His  chariots  of  wrath 

The  thunder  clouds  form, 
And  dark  is  His  path 

On  the  wings  of  the  storm. 

3  Frail  children  of  dust, 

And  feeble  as  frail, 
In  Thee  do  we  trust,         « 
Nor  find  Thee  to  fail. 


HYMNS.  179 

flry  mercies  how  tender ! 

How  firm  to  the  end  ! 
Our  Maker,  Defender, 

Redeemer,  and  Friend. 

4  O  measureless  Might, 

Ineffable  Love : 
While  angels  delight 

To  hymn  Thee  above, 
Thy  ransomed  creation, 

Though  feeble  their  lays, 
With  true  adoration 

Shall  sing  to  Thy  praise.     Amen. 

405  HI.  3- 

"  O  praise  the  Lord  of  heaven  ;  praise  Him  in  the  height." 

T3RAJSE  the  Lord !  ye  heavens,  adore  Him, 

Praise  Him,  angels,  in  the  height ; 
Sun  and  moon,  rejoice  before  Him, 

Praise  Him,  all  ye  stars  and  light : 
Praise  the  Lord !  for  He  hath  spoken : 

Worlds  His  mighty  voice  obeyed ; 
Laws,  which  never  shall  be  broken, 

For  their  guidance  He  hath  made. 

2  Praise  the  Lord !  for  He  is  glorious ; 

Never  shall  His  promise  fail ; 
God  hath  made  His  saints  victorious, 

Sin  and  death  shall  not  prevail. 
Praise  the  God  of  our  salvation  • 

Hosts  on  High,  His  power  proclaim ; 
Heaven  and  earth,  and  all  creation, 

Laud  and  magnify  His  Name !     Amen. 


I  80  H  Y  M  N  S. 


406 


III.  5- 

"  Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul ;  and  all  that  is  within  me  praise  His 
Holy  Name." 

TDRAISE,  my  soul,  the  King  of  heaven ; 

To  His  feet  Thy  tribute  bring, 
Ransomed,  healed,  restored,  forgiven, 
Evermore  His  praises  sing, 

Alleluia !  Alleluia  ! 
Praise  the  everlasting  King. 

2  Praise  Him  for  His  grace  and  favour 

To  our  fathers  in  distress  ; 
Praise  Him  still  the  same  as  ever, 
Slow  to  chide,  and  swift  to  bless : 

Alleluia !  Alleluia ! 
Glorious  in  His  faithfulness. 

3  Father-like,  He  tends  and  spares  us ; 

Well  our  feeble  frame  He  knows  ; 
In  His  hands  He  gently  bears  us, 
Rescues  us  from  all  our  foes  j 

Alleluia !  Alleluia ! 
Widely  yet  His  mercy  flows. 

4  Angels  in  the  height  adore  Him ! 

Ye  behold  Him  face  to  face ; 
Saints  triumphant  bow  before  Him! 
Gathered  in  from  every  race. 

Alleluia !  Alleluia ! 
Praise  with  us  the  God  of  grace.    Amen. 

4°7  p.  m. 

"  And  again  they  said.  Alleluia." 

A  LLELUIA,  song  of  sweetness, 
Voice  of  joy  that  cannot  die  : 


HYMNS.  1 8  I 

Alleluia  is  the  anthem 

Ever  dear  to  choirs  on  high; 

In  the  house  of  God  abiding, 
Thus  they  sing  eternally. 

2  Alleluia  thou  resoundest, 

True  Jerusalem  and  free ; 
Alleluia,  joyful  Mother, 

All  thy  children  sing  with  thee : 
But  by  Babylon's  sad  waters 

Mourning  exiles  now  are  we. 

3  Alleluia  cannot  always 

Be  our  song  while  here  below; 
Alleluia  our  transgressions 

Make  us  for  a  while  forego  ; 
For  the  solemn  time  is  coming 

When  our  tears  for  sin  must  flow. 

4  Therefore  in  our  hymns  we  pray  Thee, 

Grant  us,  Blessed  Trinity, 
At  the  last  to  keep  Thine  Easter 

In  our  home  beyond  the  sky : 
There  to  Thee  for  ever  singing 

Alleluia  joyfully.     Amen. 

4°8  C.  M. 

"  To  Him  be  glory  and  dominion." 

/^OME,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 

With  angels  round  the  throne  ; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  "Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they  cry, 
"  To  be  exalted  thus ;" 


1 82  HYMNS. 

"Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  lips  reply, 
"For  He  was  slain  for  us." 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honour  and  power  divine ; 
And  blessings,  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be,  Lord,  for  ever  Thine. 

4  Let  all  creation  join  in  one, 

To  bless  the  glorious  Name 
Of  Him  That  sitteth  on  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb.     Amen. 

4°9  p.  m. 

"  O  that  men  would  therefore  praise  the  Lord  for  His  goodness." 

OING  praise  to  God  Who  reigns  above, 

^  The  God  of  all  creation, 

The  God  of  power,  the  God  of  love, 

The  God  of  our  salvation  • 
With  healing  balm  my  soul  He  fills, 
And  every  faithless  murmur  stills  ; 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory. 

2  The  angel-host,  O  King  of  kings, 

Thy  praise  for  ever  telling, 
In  earth  and  sky  all  living  things 

Beneath  Thy  shadow  dwelling, 
Adore  the  wisdom  which  could  span, 
And  power  which  formed  creation's  plan ; 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory. 

3  What  God's  Almighty  power  hath  made 

His  gracious  mercy  keepeth  ; 
By  morning  glow  or  evening  shade 
His  watchful  eye  ne'er  sleepeth  ; 


H  Y  M  N  S.  I  83 

Within  the  kingdom  of  His  might 
Lo  !  all  is  just  and  all  is  right ; 
To  God  all  praise  and  glory. 

4  The  Lord  is  never  far  away ; 

But,  through  all  grief  distressing, 
An  ever-present  help  and  stay, 

Our  peace  and  joy  and  blessing : 
As  with  a  mother's  tender  hand 
He  leads  His  own,  His  chosen  hand ; 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory. 

5  Thus  all  my  toilsome  way  along 

I  sing  aloud  Thy  praises, 
That  men  may  hear  the  grateful  song 

My  voice  unwearied  raises : 
Be  joyful  in  the  Lord,  my  heart ; 
Both  soul  and  body  bear  your  part ; 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory.     Amen. 

410  P.  M. 

"  The  four  beasts  and  four  and  twenty  elders  fell  down  before  the 
Lamb,  having  every  one  of  them  harps,  and  golden  vials  full  of 
odours,  which  are  the  prayers  of  Saints." 

r^OME,  ye  faithful,  raise  the  anthem, 

Cleave  the  skies  with  shouts  of  praise; 
Sing  to  Him  Who  found  the  ransom, 

Ancient  of  eternal  days, 
God  of  God,  the  Word  Incarnate, 

Whom  the  heaven  of  heaven  obeys. 

2  Ere  He  raised  the  lofty  mountains, 
Formed  the  seas  or  built  the  sky, 
Love  eternal,  free,  and  boundless, 
Moved  the  Lord  of  Life  to  die, 


1 84  HYMNS. 

Fore-ordained  the  Prince  of  princes 
For  the  throne  of  Calvary. 

3  There  for  us  and  our  redemption, 

See  Him"  all  His  life-blood  pour ! 
There  He  wins  our  full  salvation, 

Dies  that  we  may  die  no  more : 
Then,  arising,  lives  for  ever, 

Reigning  where  He  was  before. 

4  High  on  yon  celestial  mountains 

Stands  His  gem-built  throne,  all  bright, 
Midst  unending  Alleluias 

Bursting  from  the  sons  of  light ; 
Sion's  people  tell  His  praises, 

Victor  after  hard-won  fight. 

5  Bring  your  harps,  and  bring  your  odours, 

Sweep  the  string  and  pour  the  lay ; 
Let  the  earth  proclaim  His  wonders, 

King  of  that  celestial  day ; 
He  the  Lamb  once  slain  is  worthy, 

Who  was  dead  and  lives  for  aye.     Amen. 

4 l  l  P.  M. 

"  In  everything  give  thanks." 

\li  THEN  morning  gilds  the  skies, 
My  heart  awaking  cries 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 
Alike  at  work  and  prayer 
To  Jesus  I  repair ; 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 

2  Whene'er  the  sweet  church  bell 
Peals  over  hill  and  dell, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised, 


HYMNS.  185 

O  hark  to  what  it  sings, 
As  joyously  it  rings, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 

3  My  tongue  shall  never  tire 
Of  chanting  with  the  choir 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised : 
This  song  of  sacred  joy, 
It  never  seems  to  cloy; 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 

4  When  sleep  her  balm  denies, 
My  silent  spirit  sighs 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised  ■ 
When  evil  thoughts  molest, 
With  this  I  shield  my  breast, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 

5  The  night  becomes  as  day, 
When  from  the  heart  we  say 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised : 
The  powers  of  darkness  fear, 
When  this  sweet  chant  they  hear, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 

6  In  heaven's  eternal  bliss 
The  loveliest  strain  is  this, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised : 
Let  earth,  and  sea,  and  sky 
From  depth  to  height  reply 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 

7  Be  this,  while  life  is  mine, 
My  canticle  divine, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised  : 


c 


1 86  H  Y  M  N  S. 

Be  this  the  eternal  song, 
Through  all  the  ages  on, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised.     Amen. 

412  S.  M. 

"And  on  His  Head  were  many  crowns." 

'ROWN  Him  with  many  crowns, 
The  Lamb  upon  His  throne  ; 
Hark,  how  the  heavenly  anthem  drowns 
All  music  but  its  own  : 
Awake,  my  soul,  and  sing 
Of  Him  Who  died  for  thee, 
And  hail  Him  as  thy  matchless  King 
Through  all  eternity. 

2  Crown  Him  the  Virgin's  Son, 
The  God  Incarnate  born, 

Whose  arm  those  crimson  trophies  won 

Which  now  His  Brow  adorn  : 

Fruit  of  the  mystic  Rose, 

As  of  that  Rose  the  Stem ; 
The  Root  whence  mercy  ever  flows, 

The  Babe  of  Bethlehem. 

3  Crown  Him  the  Lord  of  Love  : 
Behold  His  hands  and  side, 

Rich  wounds  yet  visible  above 

In  beauty  glorified  : 

No  angel  in  the  sky 

Can  fully  bear  that  sight, 
But  downward  bends  his  burning  eye 

At  mysteries  so  bright. 


HYMNS.  187 

4  Crown  Him  the  Lord  of  Peace ! 
Whose  power  a  sceptre  sways 

From  pole  to  pole,  that  wars  may  cease, 

And  all  be  prayer  and  praise  : 

His  reign  shall  know  no  end, 

And  round  His  pierced  feet 
Fair  flowers  of  Paradise  extend 

Their  fragrance  ever  sweet. 

5  Crown  Him  the  Lord  of  years, 
The  Potentate  of  time, 

Creator  of  the  rolling  spheres, 

Ineffably  sublime. 

All  hail,  Redeemer,  hail ! 

For  Thou  hast  died  for  me ; 
Thy  praise  shall  never,  never  fail 

Throughout  eternity.     Amen. 

Al3  p.m. 

"  Every  day  will  I  give  thanks  unto  Thee,  and  praise  Thy  Name  for 
ever  and  ever." 

CAVIOUR,  Blessed  Saviour, 

Listen  whilst  we  sing, 
Hearts  and  voices  raising 

Praises  to  our  King. 
All  we  have  we  offer ; 

All  we  hope  to  be, 
Body,  soul,  and  spirit, 

All  we  yield  to  Thee. 

2  Nearer,  ever  nearer, 

Christ,  we  draw  to  Thee, 


1 88  HYMNS. 

Deep  in  adoration 

Bending  low  the  knee : 

Thou  for  our  redemption 
Cam'st  on  earth  to  die ; 

Thou,  that  we  might  follow, 
Hast  gone  up  on  high. 

3  Great  and  ever  greater 

Are  Thy  mercies  here, 
True  and  everlasting 

Are  the  glories  there, 
Where  no  pain,  or  sorrow, 

Toil,  or  care  is  known, 
Where  the  angel-legions 

Circle  round  Thy  throne. 

4  Brighter  still  and  brighter 

Glows  the  western  sun, 
Shedding  all  its  gladness 

O'er  our  work  that's  done ; 
Time  will  soon  be  over, 

Toil  and  sorrow  past, 
May  we,  Blessed  Saviour, 

Find  a  rest  at  last. 

5  Onward,  ever  onward, 

Journeying  o'er  the  road 
Worn  by  saints  before  us, 

Journeying  on  to  God  ; 
Leaving  all  behind  us, 

May  we  hasten  on, 
Backward  never  looking 

Till  the  prize  is  won. 


H  Y  M  N  S.  I  89 

6  Bliss,  all  bliss  excelling, 

"When  the  ransomed  soul 
Earthly  toils  forgetting 

Finds  its  promised  goal ; 
Where  in  joys  unheard  of 

Saints  with  angels  sing, 
Never  weary  raising 

Praises  to  their  King.     Amen. 

4H  p.  m. 

"  And  all  her  streets  shall  say,  'Alleluia.'  " 

OIXG  Alleluia  forth  in  duteous  praise, 
O  citizens  of  heaven ;  and  sweetly  raise 

An  endless  Alleluia. 

2  Ye  next,  who  stand  before  th'  Eternal  Light, 
In  hymning  choirs  reecho  to  the  height 

An  endless  Alleluia. 

3  The  Holy  City  shall  take  up  your  strain, 
And  with  glad  songs  resounding  wake  again 

An  endless  Alleluia. 

4  In  blissful  antiphons  ye  thus  rejoice 

To  render  to  the  Lord  with  thankful  voice 

An  endless  Alleluia. 

5  Ye  who  have  gained  at  length  your  palms  in 

bliss, 
Victorious  ones,  your  chant  shall  still  be  this, 

An  endless  Alleluia. 

6  There,  in  one  grand  acclaim,  for  ever  ring 
The  strains  which  tell  the  honour  of  your  King, 

An  endless  Alleluia. 


1 90  HYMNS. 

7  This  is  the  rest  for  weary  ones  brought  back, 

This  is  the  food  and  drink  which  none   shall 
lack, 

An  endless  Alleluia. 

8  While  Thee,  by  Whom  were  all  things  made, 

we  praise 
For  ever,  and  tell  out  in  sweetest  lays, 

An  endless  Alleluia. 

9  Almighty  Christ,  to  Thee  our  voices  sing 
Glory  for  evermore ;  to  Thee  we  bring 

An  endless  Alleluia.     Amen. 

4X5  s.  m. 

"  Young  men  and  maidens,  old  men  and  children,  praise  the  Name 
of  the  Lord." 

~P  EJOICE  ye  pure  in  heart, 

Rejoice,  give  thanks  and  sing; 
Your  festal  banner  wave  on  high, 
The  Cross  of  Christ  your  King. 

2  Bright  youth  and  snow-crowned  age, 
Strong  men  and  maidens  meek, 

Raise  high  your  free  exulting  song, 
God's  wondrous  praises  speak. 

3  Yes  onward,  onward  still, 

With  hymn,  and  chant,  and  song, 
Thro'  gate,  and  porch,  and  columned  aisle, 
The  hallowed  pathways  throng. 

4  With  all  the  angel  choirs, 
With  all  the  saints  on  earth, 

Pour  out  the  strains  of  joy  and  bliss, 
True  rapture,  noblest  mirth. 


HYMNS.  I9I 

5  Yes  on,  through  life's  long  path, 
Still  chanting  as  ye  go, 

From  youth  to  age,  by  night  and  day, 
In  gladness  and  in  woe. 

6  Still  lift  your  standard  high, 
Still  march  in  firm  array, 

As  warriors  through  the  darkness  toil 
Till  dawns  the  golden  day. 

7  At  last  the  march  shall  end, 
The  wearied  ones  shall  rest, 

The  pilgrims  find  their  Father's  House, 
Jerusalem  the  blest. 

8  Then  on,  ye  pure  in  heart, 
Rejoice,  giye  thanks,  and  sing  j 

Your  festal  banner  wave  on  high, 

The  Cross  of  Christ  your  King.     Amen. 


PEACE. 

4*6  c.  m. 

*'  The  Lord  shall  give  His  people  the  blessing  of  peace." 

|H  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God, 
A  heart  from  sin  set  free  ! 
A  heart  that  always  feels  Thy  Blood, 
So  freely  spilt  for  me  ; 


o 


2  A  heart  resigned,  submissive,  meek, 
My  great  Redeemer's  throne  ; 
Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone  ; 


192  HYMNS. 

3  An  humble,  lowly,  contrite  heart, 

Believing,  true,  and  clean ; 
Which  neither  life  nor  death  can  part 
From  Him  That  dwells  within ; 

4  A  heart  in  every  thought  renewed, 

And  full  of  love  divine, 
Perfect,  and  right,  and  pure,  and  good, 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  Thine ! 

5  Thy  nature,  gracious  Lord,  impart ; 

Come  quickly  from  above  ; 
Write  Thy  new  Name  upon  my  heart, 
Thy  new,  best  Name  of  Love.     Amen. 

4 1 7  in.  4. 

"  My  peace  I  give  unto  you." 

/^UIET,  LORD,  my  froward  heart, 
^^  Make  me  teachable  and  mild, 
Upright,  simple,  free  from  art, 

Make  me  as  a  weaned  child ; 
From  distrust  and  envy  free, 
Pleas'd  with  all  that  pleases  Thee. 

2  What  Thou  shalt  to-day  provide, 

Let  me  as  a  child  receive  ; 
What  to-morrow  may  betide, 

Calmly  to  Thy  wisdom  leave  ; 
'Tis  enough  that  Thou  wilt  care, 
Why  should  I  the  burden  bear? 

3  As  a  little  child  relies 

On  a  care  beyond  his  own ; 
Knows  he's  neither  strong  nor  wise, 
Fears  to  stir  a  step  alone  ; 


4i8 


HYMNS.  193 

Let  me  thus  with  Thee  abide, 

As  my  Father,  Guard,  and  Guide.     Amen. 

C.  M. 


"  He  that  cometh  to  Me  shall  never  hunger,  and  he  that  believeth  in 
Me  shall  never  thirst." 

T  HEARD  the  voice  of  Jesus  say 

"  Come  unto  Me  and  rest  ; 
Lay  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down 

Thy  head  upon  My  breast :" 
I  came  to  Jesus  as  I  was, 

Weaiy-,  and  worn,  and  sad 
I  found  in  Him  a  resting-place, 

And  He  has  made  me  glad. 

2  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say 

"Behold,  I  freely  give 
The  living  water,  thirsty  one, 

Stoop  down,  and  drink,  and  live :" 
I  came  to  Jesus,  and  I  drank 

Of  that  life-giving  stream ; 
My  thirst  was  quenched,  my  soul  revived, 

And  now  I  live  in  Him. 

3  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say 

"I  am  this  dark  world's  Light ; 
Look  unto  Me,  thy  morn  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  day  be  bright:" 
I  looked  to  Jesus,  and  I  found 

In  Him,  my  Star,  my  Sun ; 
And  in  that  Light  of  life  I'll  walk 

Till  travelling  days  are  done.     Amen. 
13 


1 94  HYMNS. 

DAIL  Y  DE  VOTION. 

MORNING. 

4X9  L.  M. 

"I  have  set  God  always  before  me;  for  He  is  on  my  right  hand, 
therefore  I  shall  not  fall." 

T70RTH  in  Thy  Name,  O  Lord,  I  go, 

My  daily  labor  to  pursue  ; 
Thee,  only  Thee,  resolved  to  know, 
In  all  I  think,  or  speak,  or  do. 

2  Give  me  to  bear  Thy  easy  yoke, 

And  every  moment  watch  and  pray ; 
And  still  to  things  eternal  look, 
And  hasten  to  that  glorious  day. 

3  Fain  would  I  still  for  Thee  employ 

Whate'er  Thy  bounteous  grace  hath  given, 
Would  run  my  course  with  even  joy, 
And  closely  walk  with  Thee  to  heaven. 

Amen. 

42°  in.  4. 

"  Unto  you  that  fear  My  Name  shall  the  Sun  of  Righteousness  arise." 

/^HRIST,  Whose  glory  fills  the  skies, 

Christ,  the  true,  the  only  Light, 
Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise, 

Triumph  o'er  the  shades  of  night ; 
Day-spring  from  on  high  be  near, 
Day-star  in  my  heart  appear. 

2  Dark  and  cheerless  is  the  morn 
Unaccompanied  by  Thee  ; 
Joyless  is  the  day's  return 

Till  Thy  mercy's  beams  I  see  ; 


HYMNS.  195 

Till  they  inward  light  impart, 

Glad  my  eyes,  and  warm  my  heart. 

3  Visit  then  this  soul  of  mine ; 

Pierce  the  gloom  of  sin  and  grief; 
Fill  me,  Radiancy  Divine  ; 

Scatter  all  my  unbelief; 
More  and  more  Thyself  display, 
Shining  to  the  perfect  day.     Amen. 

421  L.  M. 

"  His  compassions  fail  not ;  they  are  new  every  morning." 

IVTEW  every  morning  is  the  love 

Our  wakening  and  uprising  prove  ; 
Through  sleep  and  darkness  safely  brought, 
Restored  to  life,  and  power,  and  thought. 

2  New  mercies,  each  returning  day, 
Hover  around  us  while  we  pray ; 
New  perils  past,  new  sins  forgiven, 

New  thoughts  of  God,  new  hopes  of  heaven. 

3  If  on  our  daily  course  our  mind 
Be  set  to'  hallow  all  we  find, 

New  treasures  still,  of  countless  price, 
God  will  provide  for  sacrifice. 

4  The  trivial  round,  the  common  task, 
Will  furnish  all  we  need  to  ask, 
Room  to  deny  ourselves,  a  road 

To  bring  us  daily  nearer  God. 

5  Only,  O  Lord,  in  Thy  dear  love 
Fit  us  for  perfect  rest  above ; 
And  help  us  this,  and  every  day, 

To  live  more  nearly  as  we  pray.     Amen. 


I96  HYMNS. 

EVENING. 

422  11. 5. 

"  Abide  with  us  ;  for  it  is  toward  evening  and  the  day  is  far  spent." 

A  BIDE  with  me !  fast  falls  the  eventide, 
The    darkness    deepens ;    Lord,   with  me 
abide ; 
When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts  flee, 
Help  of  the  helpless,  oh,  abide  with  me. 

2  Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day  ; 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim,  its  glories  pass  away, 
Change  and  decay  on  all  around  I  see  ; 

0  Thou  Who  changest  not,  abide  with  me. 

3  I  need  Thy  presence  every  passing  hour ; 
What   but  Thy  grace    can    foil    the    tempter's 

power  ? 
Who  like  Thyself,  my  guide  and  stay  can  be  ? 
Through  cloud  and  sunshine,  Lord,  abide  with 

me. 

4  I  fear  no  foe,  with  Thee  at  hand  to  bless : 
Ills  have  no  weight,  and  tears  no  bitterness.  , 
Where    is    death's    sting?    where,    grave,    thy 

victory  ? 

1  triumph  still,  if  Thou  abide  with  me. 

5  Hold  Thou  Thy  Cross  before  my  closing  eyes  ; 
Shine  through  the  gloom,  and  point  me  to  the 

skies ; 
Heaven's   morning    breaks,    and    earth's    vain 

shadows  flee ; 
In  life,  in  death,  O  Lord,  abide  with  me. 

Amen. 


HYMNS.  197 

423  L.  M. 

"He  shall  defend  thee  under  His  -wings." 

CUN  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear, 
^  It  is  not  night  if  Thou  be  near ; 
Oh,  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise 
To  hide  Thee  from  Thy  servant's  eyes. 

2  When  the  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  wearied  eyelids  gently  steep, 

Be  my  last  thought  how  sweet  to  rest 
For  ever  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 

3  Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve, 
For  without  Thee  I  cannot  live  ; 
Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh, 
For  without  Thee  I  dare  not  die. 

4  If  some  poor  wandering  child  of  Thine 
Have  spurned  to-day  the  voice  divine, 
Now,  Lord,  the  gracious  work  begin ; 
Let  him  no  more  lie  down  in  sin. 

5  Watch  by  the  sick ;  enrich  the  poor 
With  blessings  from  Thy  boundless  store ; 
Be  every  mourner's  sleep  to-night, 

Like  infant  slumbers,  pure  and  light. 

6  Come  near  and  bless  us  when  we  wake, 
Ere  through  the  world  our  way  we  take, 
Till  in  the  ocean  of  Thy  love 

We  lose  ourselves  in  heaven  above.     Amen. 

424  P.  M. 

"  I  will  lay  me  down  in  peace  and  take  my  rest." 

HTHROUGH  the  day  Thy  love  has  spared  us, 
~     Now  we  lav  us  down  to  rest : 


I98  HYMNS. 

Through  the  silent  watches  guard  us, 
Let  no  foe  our  peace  molest ; 
Jesus,  Thou  our  Guardian  be  ; 
Sweet  it  is  to  trust  in  Thee. 

2   Pilgrims  here  on  earth,  and  strangers, 
Dwelling  in  the  midst  of  foes, 
Us  and  ours  preserve  from  dangers, 
In  Thine  arms  may  we  repose, 
And,  when  life's  sad  day  is  past, 
Rest  with  Thee  in  heaven  at  last.    Amen. 

425  P.  M. 

"  He  shall  give  His  angels  charge  over  thee." 

/^OD,  Who  madest  earth  and  heaven, 

^      Darkness  and  light ; 

Who  the  day  for  toil  hast  given, 

For  rest  the  night ; 
May  Thine  angel-guards  defend  us, 
Slumber  sweet  Thy  mercy  send  us, 
Holy  dreams  and  hopes  attend  us, 

This  livelong  night. 

2  Guard  us  waking,  guard  us  sleeping, 

And,  when  we  die, 
May  we  in  Thy  mighty  keeping 

All  peaceful  lie  : 
When  the  last  dread  call  shall  wake  us, 
Do  not  Thou  our  God  forsake  us, 
But  to  reign  in  glory  take  us 

With  Thee  on  high.     Amen. 


HYMNS.  199 

426  III.  3. 

"  He  that  followeth  Me  shall  not  walk  in  darkness,  but  shall  have 
the  light  of  life." 

OAVIOUR,  breathe  an  evening  blessing, 
^  Ere  repose  our  spirits  seal ; 
Sin  and  want  we  come  confessing ; 

Thou  canst  save  and  Thou  canst  heal. 

2  Though  destruction  walk  around  us, 

Though  the  arrows  past  us  fly, 
Angel-guards  from  Thee  surround  us  ■ 
We  are  safe  if  Thou  art  nigh. 

3  Though  the  night  be  dark  and  dreary, 

Darkness  cannot  hide  from  Thee ; 
Thou  art  He  Who,  never  weary, 
Watchest  where  Thy  people  be. 

4  Should  swift  death  this  night  o'ertake  us, 

And  command  us  to  the  tomb, 
May  the  morn  in  heaven  awake  us, 
Clad  in  bright,  eternal  bloom.     Amen. 

427  P.  M. 

"The  Lord  shall  be  thine  everlasting  Light." 

HPHE  radiant  morn  hath  passed  away, 

.  And  spent  too  soon  her  golden  store : 
The  shadows  of  departing  day 

Creep  on  once  more. 

2  Our  life  is  but  a  fading  dawn, 
Its  glorious  noon  how  quickly  past  \ 
Lead  us,  O  Christ,  when  all  is  gone, 
Safe  home  at  last. 


200  H  Y  M  N  S. 

3  Oh,  by  Thy  soul-inspiring  grace 
Uplift  our  hearts  to  realms  on  high ; 
Help  us  to  look  to  that  bright  place 

Beyond  the  sky  \ 

4  Where  light,  and  love,  and  joy,  and  peace 
In  undivided  empire  reign, 

And  thronging  angels  never  cease 

Their  deathless  strain  ; 

5  Where  saints  are  clothed  in  spotless  white, 
And  evening  shadows  never  fall, 

Where  Thou,  Eternal  Light  of  Light, 
Art  Lord  of  all.     Amen. 

42&  P.  M. 

"  It  is  Thou,  Lord,  only  that  makest  me  dwell  in  safety." 

HPHE  day  is  past  and  over : 
■*-    All  thanks,  O  Lord,  to  Thee  ; 
I  pray  Thee  now  that  sinless 
The  hours  of  dark  may  be : 
O  Jesus,  keep  me  in  Thy  sight, 
And  guard  me  through  the  coming  night. 

2  The  joys  of  day  are  over; 

I  lift  my  heart  to  Thee, 
And  ask  Thee  that  offenceless 

The  hours  of  dark  may  be  : 
O  Jesus,  keep  me  in  Thy  sight, 
And  guard  me  through  the  coming  night. 

3  The  toils  of  day  are  over ; 

I  raise  the  hymn  to  Thee, 
And  ask  that  free  from  peril 
The  hours  of  dark  may  be  ; 


H  V  M  N  S.  20  I 

0  Jesus,  keep  me  in  Thy  sight, 

And  guard  me  through  the  coming  night. 

4  Lighten  mine  eyes,  O   Saviour, 

Or  sleep  in  death  shall  I, 
And  he,  my  wakeful  tempter, 
Triumphantly  shall  cry 
"  Against  him  I  have  now  prevailed  ; 
Rejoice  !  the  child  of  God  has  failed.'' 

5  Be  Thou  my  soul's  preserver, 

For  Thou  alone  dost  know 
How  many  are  the  perils 

Through  which  I  have  to  go  : 
O  loving  Jesus,  hear  my  call, 
And  guard  and  save  me  from  them  all.   Amen. 

429  L.  M. 

"And  at  even,  when  the  sun  did  set,  they  brought  unto  Him  all  that 
were  diseased,  and  all  that  were  possessed  with  devils.  And  all 
the  city  was  gathered  together  at  the  door." 

A  T  even,  ere  the  sun  was  set, 

The  sick,  O  Lord,  around  Thee  lay ; 
Oh,  in  what  divers  pains  they  met ! 
Oh,  with  what  iov  thev  went  awav ! 

2  Once  more  'tis  eventide,  and  we 

Oppressed  with  various  ills  draw  near : 
What  if  Thy  form  we  cannot  see  ? 

We  know  and  feel  that  Thou  art  here. 

3  O  Saviour  Christ,  our  woes  dispel  ; 

For  some  are  sick,  and  some  are  sad, 
And  some  have  never  loved  Thee  well, 
And  some  have  lost  the  love  thev  had  : 


202  HYMNS. 

4  And  some  have  found  the  world  is  vain,. 

Yet  from  the  world  they  break  not  free  ; 
And  some-  have  friends  who  give  them  pain, 
Yet  have  not  sought  a  friend  in  Thee ; 

5  And  none,  O  Lord,  have  perfect  rest, 

For  none  are  wholly  free  from  sin  ; 
And  they,  who  fain  would  serve  Thee  best, 
Are  conscious  most  of  wrong  within. 

6  O  Saviour  Christ,  Thou  too  art  Man  ■ 

Thou  hast  been  troubled,  tempted,  tried  ; 
Thy  kind  but  searching  glance  can  scan 
The  very  wounds  that  shame  would  hide  ; 

7  Thy  touch  has  still  its  ancient  power ; 

No  word  from  Thee  can  fruitless  fall ; 
Hear  in  this  solemn  evening  hour, 

And  in  Thy  mercy  heal  us  all.     Amen. 

43°  p.  m. 

"  The  true  Light." 

TTAIL  !  gladdening  Light,  of  His  pure  glory 
poured, 
Who    is    the    Immortal    Father,    Heavenly, 
Blest, 
Holiest  of  Holies,  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord  ! 

2  Now  we  are  come  to  the  sun's  hour  of  rest, 

The  lights  of  evening  round  us  shine, 
We   hymn   the    Father,  Son,  and    Holy  Spirit 
Divine. 
Worthiest  art  Thou  at  all  times  to  be  sung 
With  undefined  tongue, 


H  Y  M  N  S.  203 

Son  of  our  God,  Giver  of  life,  Alone  ; 
Therefore  in  all  the  world  Thy  glories,  Lord, 
they  own.     Amen. 


CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 
431  S.  M. 

"  Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart,  for  they  shall  see  God." 

"DLEST  are  the  pure  in  heart 

For  they  shall  see  our  God ; 
The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  theirs  ; 
Their  soul  is  Christ's  abode. 

2  The  Lord,  Who  left  the  heavens 

Our  life  and  peace  to  bring, 
To  dwell  in  lowliness  with  men, 
Their  pattern  and  their  King ; 

3  He  to  the  lowly  soul 

Doth  still  Himself  impart ; 
And  for  His  dwelling  and  His  throne 
Chooseth  the  pure  in  heart. 

4  Lord,  we  Thy  presence  seek ; 

May  ours  this  blessing  be  ; 
Give  us  a  pure  and  lowly  heart, 
A  temple  meet  for  Thee.     Amen. 


432  in.  1. 

"  Fight  the  good  fight  of  faith,  lay  hold  on  eternal  life." 

|FT  in  danger,  oft  in  woe, 
Onward,  Christians,  onward  go ; 
Bear  the  toil,  maintain  the  strife, 
Strengthened  with  the  Bread  of  Life. 


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204  HYMNS. 

2  Let  not  sorrow  dim  your  eye, 
Soon  shall  every  tear  be  dry ; 
Let  not  fear  your  course  impede, 
Great  your  strength,  if  great  your  need. 

3  Let  your  drooping  hearts  be  glad ; 
March  in  heavenly  armour  clad  ; 
Fight,  nor  think  the  battle  long, 
Soon  shall  victory  wake  your  song. 

4  Onward  then  to  glory  move  ; 

More  than  conquerors  ye  shall  prove  ; 
Though  opposed  by  many  a  foe, 
Christan  soldiers,  onward  go !     Amen. 

433  s.  m. 

"  My  soul  thirsteth  for  Thee,  my  flesh  also  longeth  after  Thee  ;  in  a 
barren  and  dry  land  where  no  water  is." 

T^AR  from  my  heavenly  home, 

Far  from  my  Father's  breast, 
Fainting  I  cry,  blest  Spirit,  come, 
And  speed  me  to  my  rest. 

2  My  spirit  homeward  turns, 

And  fain  would  thither  flee  ; 
My  heart,  O  Sion,  droops  and  yearns, 
When  I  remember  thee. 

3  To  thee,  to  thee  I  press, 

A  dark  and  toilsome  road  ; 
When  shall  I  pass  the  wilderness, 
And  reach  the  saints'  abode  ? 

4  God  of  my  life,  be  near, 

On  Thee  my  hopes  T  cast, 


HYMNS.  205 

O  guide  me  through  the  desert  here, 
And  bring  me  home  at  last.     Amen. 

434  C.  M. 

"  Let  this  mind  be  in  you,  which  was  also  in  Christ  Jesus." 

ORD,  as  to  Thy  dear  Cross  we  flee, 
And  plead  to  be  forgiven, 
So  let  Thy  life  our  pattern  be, 
And  form  our  souls  for  heaven. 


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2  Help  us,  through  good  report  and  ill, 

Our  daily  cross  to  bear ; 
Like  Thee,  to  do  our  Father's  will, 
Our  brethren's  griefs  to  share. 

3  Let  grace  our  selfishness  expel, 

Our  earthliness  refine ; 
And  kindness  in  our  bosoms  dwell, 
As  free  and  true  as  Thine. 

4  If  joy  shall  at  Thy  bidding  fly, 

And  grief's  dark  day  come  on, 
We  in  our  turn  would  meekly  cry, 
"Father,  Thy  will  be  done." 

5  Kept  peaceful  in  the  midst  of  strife, 

Forgiving  and  forgiven, 
O  may  we  lead  the  pilgrim's  life, 
And  follow  Thee  to  heaven.     Amen. 

435  II.  3- 

"  In  Him  was  Life,  and  the  Life  was  the  Light  of  men." 

f~\  LIGHT,  Whose  beams  illumine  all 
^^  From  twilight  dawn  to  perfect  day, 


206  HYMNS. 

Shine  Thou  before  the  shadows  fall 
That  lead  our  wandering  feet  astray : 
At  morn  and  eve  Thy  radiance  pour, 
That  youth  may  love  and  age  adore. 

2  O  Way,  through  Whom  our  souls  draw  near 
To  yon  eternal  Home  of  peace, 

Where  perfect  love  shall  cast  out  fear, 
And  earth's  vain  toil  and  wandering  cease  ; 
In  strength  or  weakness  may  we  see 
Our  heavenward  path,  O  Lord,  through  Thee. 

3  O  Truth,  before  Whose  shrine  we  bow, 
Thou  priceless  pearl  for  all  who  seek, 
To  Thee  our  earliest  strength  we  vow, 
Thy  love  will  bless  the  pure  and  meek ; 
When  dreams  or  mists  beguile  our  sight, 
Turn  Thou  our  darkness  into  light. 

4  O  Life,  the  Well  that  ever  flows 

To  slake  the  thirst  of  those  that  faint, 
Thy  power  to  bless  what  seraph  knows  ? 
Thy  joy  supreme  what  words  can  paint? 
In  earth's  last  hour  of  fleeting  breath 
Be  Thou  our  Conqueror  over  death. 

5  O  Light,  O  Way,  O  Truth,  O  Life, 
O  Jesus,  born  mankind  to  save, 

Give  Thou  Thy  peace  in  deadliest  strife, 
Shed  Thou  Thy  calm  on  stormiest  wave  \ 
Be  Thou  our  hope,  our  joy,  our  dread, 
Lord  of  the  living  and  the  dead.     Amen. 


H  Y  M  N  S.  207 


436 


in.  3. 

''  He  that  taketh  not  up  his  cross  and  followeth  after  Me,  is  not 
worthy  of  Me." 

JESUS,  I  my  cross  have  taken, 
All  to  leave  and  follow  Thee ; 
Naked,  poor,  despised,  forsaken, 

Thou,  from  hence,  my  all  shalt  be. 
Perish  every  fond  ambition, 

All  I've  sought,  or  hoped,  or  known  ; 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition  ! 

God  and  heaven  are  still  my  own. 

2  Let  the  world  despise  and  leave  me  : 

They  have  left  my  Saviour,  too ; 
Human  hearts  and  looks  deceive  me, 

Thou  art  not,  like  them,  untrue : 
And  while  Thou  shalt  smile  upon  me, 

God  of  wisdom,  love,  and  might, 
Foes  may  hate,  and  friends  disown  me ; 

Show  Thy  face,  and  all  is  bright. 

2  Men  may  trouble  and  distress  me, 

'Twill  but  drive  me  to  Thy  breast; 
Life  with  trials  hard  may  press  me, 

Heaven  will  bring  me  sweeter  rest. 
Oh !  'tis  not  in  grief  to  harm  me, 

While  Thy  love  is  left  to  me  ; 
Oh  !  'twere  not  in  joy  to  charm  me, 

Were  that  joy  unmix'd  with  Thee. 

4  Soul,  then  know  thy  full  salvation, 
Rise  o'er  sin,  and  fear,  and  care ; 
Joy  to  find  in  every  station 
Something  still  to  do  or  bear. 


T 


208  HYMNS. 

Soon  shall  close  thy  earthly  mission, 
Soon  shall  pass  thy  pilgrim  days  ; 

Hope  shall  change  to  glad  fruition, 
Faith  to  sight,  and  prayer  to  praise. 

Amen. 

437  p.  m. 

"  Work  your  work  betimes,  and  in  His  time  He  will  give  you  your 
reward." 

TIE  world  is  very  evil, 
The  times  are  waxing  late, 
Be  sober  and  keep  vigil, 

The  Judge  is  at  the  gate  ; 
The  Judge  Who  comes  in  mercy, 

The  Judge  Who  comes  with  might, 
Who  comes  to  end  the  evil, 
Who  comes  to  crown  the  right. 

Arise,  arise,  good  Christian, 

Let  right  to  wrong  succeed  ; 
Let  penitential  sorrow 

To  heavenly  gladness  lead, 
To  light  that  has  no  evening, 

That  knows  nor  moon  nor  sun, 
The  light  so  new  and  golden, 

The  light  that  is  but  one. 
O  Home  of  fadeless  splendour, 

Of  flowers  that  fear  no  thorn, 
Where  they  shall  dwell  as  children 

Who  here  as  exiles  mourn; 
'Midst  power  that  knows  no  limit, 

Where  wisdom  has  no  bound, 
The  Beatific  Vision 

Shall  glad  the  Saints  around. 


438 


H  Y  If  N  5.  209 

4  0  happy,  holy  portion, 

Refection  for  the  blest, 
True  vision  of  true  beauty, 

True  cure  of  the  distrest : 
Strive,  man,  to  win  that  glory  : 

Toil,  man,  to  gain  that  light : 
Send  hope  before  to  grasp  it, 

Till  hope  be  lost  in  sight. 

5  O  sweet  and  blessed  count:"". 

The  Home  of  God's  elect ! 
O  sweet  and  blessed  country 

That  eager  hearts  expect ! 
Jesus,  in  mercy  bring  us 

To  that  dear  land  of  rest ; 
Who  art,  with  God  the  Father, 

And  Spirit,  ever  blest.     Amen. 

P.  M. 


"  In  the  day  time  also  He  led  them  -with  a  cloud,  and  ail  the  night 
through  with  the  light  of  fire." 

EAD,   Kindly  Light,   amid   the    encircling 
^-~*       gloom, 

Lead  Thou  me  on  ; 
The  night  is  dark,  and  I  am  far  from  home, 

Lead  Thou  me  on. 
Keep  Thou  my  feet :  I  do  not  ask  to  see 
The  distant  scene  j  one  step  enough  for  me. 

2  I  was  not  ever  thus,  nor  prayed  that  Thou 
Shouldst  lead  me  on : 
I  loved  to  choose  and  see  my  path  ;  but  now 
Lead  Thou  me  on. 
14 


2IO  HYMNS. 

I  loved  the  garish  day,  and,  spite  of  fears, 
Pride  ruled  my  will :  remember  not  past  years. 

3  So  long  Thy  power  hath  blest  me,  sure  it  still 
Will  lead  me  on 
O'er  moor  and  fen,  o'er  crag  and  torrent,  till 

The  night  is  gone, 
And  with  the  morn  those  angel  faces  smile, 
Which    I    have    loved    long    since,    and    lost 
awhile.     Amen. 

439  p.  m. 

"  Behold,  I  have  given  Him    *    *    *    for  a  Leader  and  Commander 
for  the  people." 

T)RIGHTLY  gleams  our  banner, 

Pointing  to  the  sky, 
Waving  wanderers  onward 
To  their  home  on  high. 
Journeying  o'er  the  desert, 

Gladly  thus  we  pray, 
And  with  hearts  united 
Take  our  heavenward  way. 

Brightly  gleams  our  banner, 

Pointing  to  the  sky, 
Waving  wanderers  onward 
To  their  home  on  high. 

2  Jesus,  Lord  and  Master, 

At  Thy  sacred  Feet," 
Here  with  hearts  rejoicing 

See  Thy  children  meet ; 
Often  have  we  left  Thee, 

Often  gone  astray, 


HYMNS.  211 

Keep  us,  mighty  Saviour, 
In  the  narrow  way. 

Brightly  gleams,  &c. 

3  All  our  days  direct  us 

In  the  way  we  go, 
Lead  us  on  victorious 

Over  every  foe : 
Bid  Thine  angels  shield  us= 

When  the  storm-clouds  lour, 
Pardon  Thou  and  save  us 

In  the  last  dread  hour. 
Brightly  gleams,  &c. 

4  Then  with  Saints  and  Angels 

May  we  join  above, 
Offering  prayers  and  praises 

At  Thy  Throne  of  love  ; 
When  the  toil  is  over, 

Then  comes  rest  and  peace, 
Jesus,  in  His  Beauty, 

Songs  that  never  cease. 

Brightly  gleams,  &c.     Amen. 

44°  p.  m. 

"  Be  strong  and  of  a  good  courage.     *     *    *    And  the  Lord,  He  it 
is  that  doth  go  before  thee." 

/^VNWARD,  Christian  soldiers, 
^^^  Marching  as  to  war, 
With  the  Cross  of  Jesus 

Going  on  before. 
Christ  the  Royal  Master 

Leads  against  the  foe, 


212  HYMNS. 

Forward  into  battle, 
See,  His  banners  go. 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers, 

Marching  as  to  war, 
With  the  Cross  of  Jesus 
Going  on  before. 

2  At  the  sign  of  triumph 

Satan's  host  doth  flee ; 
On,  then,  Christian  soldiers, 

On  to  victory. 
Hell's  foundations  quiver 

At  the  shout  of  praise ; 
Brothers,  lift  your  voices, 

Loud  your  anthems  raise. 
Onward,  &c. 

3  Like  a  mighty  army 

Moves  the  Church  of  God ; 
Brothers,  we  are  treading 

Where  the  saints  have  trod  ; 
We  are  not  divided, 

All  one  body  we, 
One  in  hope,  and  doctrine, 

One  in  charity. 
Onward,  &c. 

4  Crowns  and  thrones  may  perish, 

Kingdoms  rise  and  wane, 
But  the  Church  of  Jesus 

Constant  will  remain ; 
Gates  of  hell  can  never 

'Gainst  that  Church  prevail ; 


HYMNS.  213 

We  have  Christ's  own  promise, 
And  that  cannot  fail. 
Onward,  &c. 

5  Onward,  then,  ye  people, 
Join  our  happy  throng, 
Blend  with  ours  your  voices, 

In  the  triumph  song ; 
Glory,  laud,  and  honour, 
Unto  Christ  the  King, 
This  through  countless  ages 
Men  and  Angels  sing. 
Onward,  &c.     Amen. 

TRIALS. 

44 l  11. 6. 

"  Thy  -wiH  be  done." 

'Y  Saviour,  as  Thou  wilt ! 
Oh,  may  Thy  will  be  mine ; 
Into  Thy  hand  of  love 

I  would  my  all  resign. 
Through  sorrow  or  through  joy. 

Conduct  me  as  Thine  own, 
And  help  me  still  to  say, 
My  Lord,  Thy  will  be  done. 

My  Saviour,  as  Thou  wilt ! 

If  needy  here  and  poor, 
Give  me  Thy  people's  bread, 

Their  portion  rich  and  sure. 
The  manna  of  Thy  Word 

Let  my  soul  feed  upon  : 


M 


214  HYMNS. 

And  if  all  else  should  fail, 
My  Lord,  Thy  will  be  done ! 

3  My  Saviour,  as  Thou  wilt ! 

Though  seen  through  many  a  tear, 
Let  not  my  star  of  hope 

Grow  dim  or  disappear. 
Since  Thou  on  earth  hast  wept 

And  sorrowed  oft  alone, 
If.  I  must  weep  with  Thee, 

My  Lord,  Thy  will  be  done. 

4  My  Saviour,  as  Thou  wilt ! 

All  shall  be  well  for  me : 
Each  changing  future  scene, 

I  gladly  trust  with  Thee. 
Straight  to  my  home  above, 

I  travel  calmly  on, 
And  sing  in  life  or  death, 

My  Lord,  Thy  will  be  done !     Amen. 

44 2  P.  M. 

"  Whom  have  I  in  heaven  but  Thee,  and  there  is  none  upon  earth 
that  I  desire  in  comparison  of  Thee." 

AJEARER,  my  God,  to  Thee! 
"*~       Nearer  to  Thee  ! 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me ; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 

2  Though  like  a  wanderer, 
Weary  and  lone, 


HYMNS.  215 

Darkness  comes  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone, — 
Yet  in  my  dreams  I'd  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee  ! 

3  There  let  my  way  appear 

Steps  unto  heaven : 
All  that  Thou  sendest  me 

In  mercy  given ; 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 

4  Then  with  my  waking  thoughts 

Bright  with  Thy  praise, 
Out  of  my  stony  griefs 

Altars  I'll  raise  \ 
So  by  my  woes  to  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 

5  Or,  if  on  joyful  wing, 

Cleaving  the  sky, 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot, 

Upward  I  fly ; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee  !     Amen. 


443  c.  m. 

"  Thou  art  a  place  to  hide  me  in." 

|EAR  Refuge  of  my  weary  soul, 
On  Thee,  when  sorrows  rise, 


D] 


2l6  HYMNS. 

On  Thee,  when  waves  of  trouble  roll, 
My  fainting  hope  relies. 

2  To  Thee.  I  tell  each  rising  grief, 

For  Thou  alone  canst  heal ; 
Thy  word  can  bring  a  sweet  relief 
For  every  pain  I  feel. 

3  But  O  when  gloomy  doubts  prevail, 

I  fear  to  call  Thee  mine  ; 
The  springs  of  comfort  seem  to  fail, 
And  all  my  hopes  decline. 

4  Yet,  gracious  God,  where  shall  I  flee  ? 

Thou  art  my  only  trust ; 
And  still  my  soul  would  cleave  to  Thee, 
Though  prostrate  in  the  dust. 

5  Thy  mercy-seat  is  open  still, 

Here  let  my  soul  retreat; 
With  humble  hope  attend  Thy  will, 
And  wait  beneath  Thy  feet.     Amen. 

444  in.  3. 

"  I  will  never  leave  Thee  nor  forsake  Thee." 

T^ULL  of  trembling  expectation, 

Feeling  much,  and  fearing  more, 
Mighty  Lord  of  my  salvation, 

I  Thy  timely  aid  implore ; 
By  Thy  suffering,  O  be  near  me, 

All  my  sufferings  to  sustain  ; 
By  Thy  sorer  griefs  to  cheer  me, 

By  Thy  more  than  mortal  pain. 

2  Call  to  mind  that  unknown  anguish, 
In  the  davs  of  flesh  below  ; 


HYMNS.  217 

When  Thy  troubled  soul  did  languish 
Under  a  whole  world  of  woe  \ 

When  Thou  didst  our  curse  inherit, 
Groan  beneath  our  guilty  load, 

Burden'd  with  a  wounded  spirit, 
Bruised  beneath  the  hand  of  God. 

By  Thy  dread,  unknown  temptation, 

In  that  dark,   Satanic  hour  ; 
By  Thy  last,  mysterious  passion, 

Screen  me  from  the  tempter's  power. 
By  Thy  fainting  in  the  garden, 

By  Thy  bloody  sweat,  I  pray, 
Write  upon  my  heart  the  pardon, 

Take  my  sins  and  fears  away. 

By  the  travail  of  Thy  Spirit, 

By  Thine  outcry  on  the  tree, 
By  Thine  agonizing  merit, 

In  my  pangs  remember  me ! 
By  Thy  precious  death  assuring, 

My  poor  dying  soul  befriend, 
And  with  patience,  all  enduring, 

Make  me  faithful  to  the  end.     Amen. 


o 


445  c.  m. 

"  Lord,  remember  me." 

THOU,  from  Whom  all  goodness  flows, 
I  lift  my  soul  to  Thee; 
In  all  my  sorrows,  conflicts,  woes, 
Good  Lord,  remember  me. 

If  on  my  aching,  burdened  heart 
My  sins  lie  heavily, 


2  1 8  HYMNS. 

Thy  pardon  grant,  Thy  peace  impart : 
Good  Lord,  remember  me. 

3  If  trials  sore  obstruct  my  way, 

And  ills  I  cannot  flee, 
Then  let  my  strength  be  as  my  day : 
Good  Lord,  remember  me. 

4  If  worn  with  pain,  disease,  and  grief, 

This  feeble  frame  should  be, 
Grant  patience,  rest,  and  kind  relief: 
Good  Lord,  remember  me. 

5  And  oh,  when  in  the  hour  of  death 

I  bow  to  Thy  decree, 
Jesus,  receive  my  parting  breath : 
Good  Lord,  remember  me.     Amen. 

446  P.  M. 

"  Thy  will  be  done." 

IV /TY  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray, 

Far  from  my  home,  in  life's  rough  way, 
Oh  teach  me  from  my  heart  to  say 
"Thy  will  be  done." 

2  Though  dark  my  path,  and  sad  my  lot, 
Let  me  be  still  and  murmur  not, 
Or  breathe  the  prayer  divinely  taught, 
"Thy  will  be  done." 

8  What  though  in  lonely  grief  I  sigh 
For  friends  beloved  no  longer  nigh, 
Submissive  would  I  still  reply, 
"Thy  will  be  done." 


HYMNS.  219 

4  If  Thou  should'st  call  me  to  resign 
What  most  I  prize,  it  ne'er  was  mine  ; 

1  only  yield  Thee  what  is  Thine ; 

"Thy  will  be  done." 

5  Let  but  my  fainting  heart  be  blest 
With  Thy  sweet  Spirit  for  its  guest, 
My  God,  to  Thee  I  leave  the  rest; 

"Thy  will  be  done." 

6  Renew  my  will  from  day  to  day, 
Blend  it  with  Thine,  and  take  away 
All  that  now  makes  it  hard  to  say, 

"Thy  will  be  done."     Amen. 

447  p.  m. 

"  Our  light  affliction,  which  is  but  for  a  moment,  worketh  for  us  a  far 
more  exceeding  and  eternal  weight  of  glory." 

f~\  LET  him,  whose  sorrow 
^^^  No  relief  can  find, 
Trust  in  God,  and  borrow 
Ease  for  heart  and  mind. 

2  Where  the  mourner  weeping 

Sheds  the  secret  tear, 
God  His  watch  is  keeping 
Though  none  else  is  near. 

3  God  will  never  leave  thee, 

All  thy  wants  He  knows, 
Feels  the  pains  that  grieve  thee, 
Sees  thy  cares  and  woes. 

4  Raise  thine  eyes  to  heaven 

When  thy  spirits  quail, 


220  HYMNS. 

When,  by  tempests  driven, 
Heart  and  courage  fail. 

5  When  in  grief  we  languish, 

He  will  dry  the  tear, 
Who  His  children's '  anguish 
Soothes  with  succour  near. 

6  All  our  woe  and  sadness 

In  this  world  below 
Balance  not  the  gladness 

We  in  heaven  shall  know.     Amen. 


448 


P.  M. 


"Thou  hast  been  a  strength  to  the  poor,  a  strength  to  the  needy  in 
his  distress." 

T  NEED  Thee,  precious  Jesus, 

For  I  am  very  poor ; 
A  stranger  and  a  pilgrim, 

I  have  no  earthly  store  ; 
I  need  the  love  of  Jesus 

To  cheer  me  on  my  way, 
To  guide  my  doubting  footsteps, 

To  be  my  strength  and  stay. 

2  I  need  Thee,  precious  Jesus, 

I  need  a  friend  like  Thee, 
A  friend  to  soothe  and  pity, 

A  friend  to  care  for  me  : 
I  need  the  heart  of  Jesus 

To  feel  each  anxious  care, 
To  tell  my  every  trial, 

And  all  my  sorrows  share. 


HYMNS.  221 

3  I  need  Thee,  precious  Jesus, 

I  need  Thee,  day  by  day, 
To  fill  me  with  Thy  fulness, 

To  lead  me  on  my  way ; 
I  need  Thy  Holy  Spirit 

To  teach  me  what  I  am, 
To  show  me  more  of  Jesus, 

To  point  me  to  the  Lamb. 

4  I  need  Thee,  precious  Jesus, 

And  hope  to  see  Thee  soon 
Encircled  with  the  rainbow, 

And  seated  on  Thy  throne ; 
There,  with  Thy  blood-bought  children, 

My  joy  shall  ever  be 
To  sing  Thy  praises,  Jesus, 

To  gaze,  my  Lord,  on  Thee.     Amen. 

449  in.  5- 

"Let  my  supplication  come  before  Thee;  deliver  me,  according  to 
Thy  Word." 

JESUS,  Lord  of  life  and  glory, 
Bend  from  heaven  Thy  gracious  ear 
While  our  waiting  souls  adore  Thee, 
Friend  of  helpless  sinners  hear : 

By  Thy  mercy, 
O  deliver  us,  good  Lord. 

2  When  temptation  sorely  presses, 
In  the  day  of  Satan's  power, 
In  our  times  of  deep  distresses, 
In  each  dark  and  trying  hour, 

By  Thy  mercy, 
O  deliver  us,  good  Lord. 


222  HYMNS. 

3  When  the  world  around  is  smiling, 

In  the  time  of  wealth  and  ease, 
Earthly  joys  our  hearts  beguiling, 
In  the  day  of  health  and  peace, 

By  Thy  mercy, 
O  deliver  us,  good  Lord. 

4  In  the  weary  hours  of  sickness, 

In  the  times  of  grief  and  pain, 
When  we  feel  our  mortal  weakness, 
When  the  creature's  help  is  vain, 

By  Thy  mercy, 
O  deliver  us,  good  Lord 

6  In  the  solemn  hour  of  dying, 
In  the  awful  judgment  day, 
May  our  souls,  on  Thee  relying, 

Find  Thee  still  our  Hope  and  Stay: 

By  Thy  mercy, 
O  deliver  us,  good  Lord.     Amen. 

DEATH. 
45°  III.  1. 

"  Blessed  are  the  dead  who  die  in  the  Lord ;   even  so,  saith  the 
Spirit,  for  they  rest  from  their  labors." 

ARK !  a  voice  divides  the  sky, 
Happy  are  the  faithful  dead, 
In  the  Lord  who  sweetly  die ! 

They  from  all  their  toils  are  freed ; 
Them  the  Spirit  hath  declared 

Blest,  unutterably  blest ; 
Jesus  is  their  great  reward, 
Jesus  is  their  endless  rest. 


H 


HYMNS.  22$ 

2  Follow'd  by  their  works  they  go, 

Where  their  Head  is  gone  before ; 
Reconciled  by  grace  below, 

Grace  hath  open'd  mercy's  door ; 
Justified  through  faith  alone, 

Here  they  knew  their  sins  forgiven ; 
Here  they  laid  their  burden  down, 
Hallow'd  and  made  meet  for  heaven. 

Amen. 

JUDGMENT. 
45  1  P.  M. 

"  Upon  the  ungodly  He  shall  rain  snares,  fire  and  brimstone,  storm 
and  tempest.   *   *   *    He  cometh,  He  cometh  to  judge  the  earth." 

T~\AY  of  wrath  !  O  day  of  mourning ! 

"^>^   See  fulfilled  the  prophets'  warning, 
Heaven  and  earth  in  ashes  burning ! 
Oh,  what  fear  man's  bosom  rendeth, 
When  from  heav'n  the  Judge  descendeth 
On  Whose  sentence  all  dependeth ! 

2  Wondrous  sound  the  trumpet  flingeth, 
Through  earth's  sepulchres  it  ringeth, 
All  before  the  Throne  it  bringeth. 
Death  is  struck,  and  nature  quaking, 
All  creation  is  awaking, 

To  its  Judge  an  answer  making. 

3  Lo,  the  Book  exactly  worded, 
Wherein  all  hath  been  recorded  ! 
Thence  shall  judgment  be  awarded. 
When  the  Judge  His  seat  attaineth, 
And  each  hidden  deed  arraigneth, 
Nothing  unavenged  remaineth. 


224  HYMNS. 

4  What  shall  I,  frail  man,  be  pleading, 
Who  for  me  be  interceding, 

When  the  just  are  mercy  needing? 
King  of  majesty  tremendous, 
Who  dost  free  salvation  send  us, 
Fount  of  pity,  then  befriend  us ! 

5  Think,  good  Jesus,  my  salvation 
Caused  Thy  wondrous  Incarnation: 
Leave  me  not  to  reprobation. 

Faint  and  weary  Thou  hast  sought  me, 
On  the  Cross  of  suffering  bought  me  ; 
Shall  such  grace  be  vainly  brought  me  ? 

6  Righteous  Judge  !  for  sin's  pollution 
Grant  Thy  gift  of  absolution, 

Ere  that  day  of  retribution. 
Guilty,  now  I  pour  my  moaning, 
All  my  shame  with  anguish  owning ; 
Spare,  O  God,  Thy  suppliant  groaning. 

7  Thou  the  sinful  woman  savedst  \ 
Thou  the  dying  thief  forgavest ; 
And  to  me  a  hope  vouchsafest. 
Worthless  are  my  prayers  and  sighing, 
Yet,  good  Lord,  in  grace  complying, 
Rescue  me  from  fires  undying. 

8  With  Thy  favoured  sheep  O  place  me, 
Nor  among  the  goats  abase  me  ; 

But  to  Thy  right  hand  upraise  me. 
While  the  wicked  are  confounded, 
Doomed  to  flames  of  woe  unbounded, 
Call  me,  with  Thy  saints  surrounded. 


L1 


HYMNS.  225 

9  Low  I  kneel,  with  heart  submission  ; 
See,  like  ashes,  my  contrition  ; 
Help  me  in  my  last  condition. 
Ah !  that  day  of  tears  and  mourning, 
From  the  dust  of  earth  returning, 
Man  for  judgment  must  prepare  him  ; 
Spare,  O  God,  in  mercy  spare  him ! 

Lord,  all  pitying,  Jesus  blest, 

Grant  them  Thine  eternal  rest.     Amen. 

ETERNITY. 
45  2  P.  M. 

;  Here  we  have  no  continuing  city,  but  we  seek  one  to  come." 

ET  me  not,  Thou  King  Eternal, 
Enter  hell's  domain  infernal ! 
Where  is  grieving,  where  is  sadness, 
Where  is  sorrow,  where  is  madness, 
Where  despair  is  ever  sighing, 
Where  the  worm  is  never  dying, 
Where  the  shameless  are  astounded, 
"Where  the  guilty  are  confounded. 

2  Me,  may  Zion  welcome,  saved ; 
Tranquil  city,  seat  of  David  ; 
God  its  builder,  light  immortal: 
Orient  pearl  each  blazing  portal ; 
Crystal  gold  its  streets  ;  the  nation 
Of  the  blest  its  population ; 
Living  rock  the  walls  that  bound  it, 
Christ  the  Guard  that  dwells  around  it. 

3  With  what  joyous  gratulations 
Throng  Thy  gates  the  festive  nations ! 

i5 


226  HYMNS. 

What  the  warmth  of  their  embracing ! 
What  the  gems  thy  walls  enchasing ! 
Through  that  city's  streets  are  wending, 
Holy  throngs,  their  anthems  blending ; 
There  may  I,  with  myriads  glorious, 
Chant  thy  praise  in  psalms  victorious  ! 

Amen. 

453  p.  m. 

"  What  shall  I  do,  that  I  may  inherit  eternal  life." 

T7TERNITY!  Eternity! 
"^  How  long  art  thou,  Eternity? 
And  yet  to  thee  time  hastes  away ; 
Like  as  the  war-horse  to  the  fray, 
Or  swift  as  couriers  homeward  go, 
Or  ship  to  port,  or  shaft  from  bow. 
Ponder,  O  man,  Eternity ! 

2  Eternity  !  Eternity  ! 

How  long  art  thou,  Eternity? 
Even  as  on  perfect  sphere, 
Nor  end  nor  outset  can  appear, 
E'en  so,  Eternity,  in  thee, 
Entrance  nor  exit  can  there  be. 
Ponder,  O  man,  Eternity ! 

3  Eternity  !  Eternity  ! 

How  long  art  thou,  Eternity ! 

A  little  bird  with  fretting  beak 

Might  wear  to  nought  the  loftiest  peak, 

Though  but  each  thousand  years  it  came, 

Yet  leave  thee  then,  as  now,  the  same. 

Ponder,  O  man,  Eternity! 


HYMNS.  227 

4  Eternity  !  Eternity  ! 

How  long  art  thou,  Eternity  ? 
How  terrible  art  thou  in  woe, 
How  blest  where  joys  forever  flow! 
God's  mercy  shedding  gladness  bright, 
His  judgment,  bitterness,  and  night. 
Ponder,  O  man,  Eternity.     Amen. 

454  III.  1. 

"  And  they  shall  be  Mine,  saith  the  Lord  of  Hosts,  in  that  day  when 
I  make  up  I  ly    swdb.' 

TTHINE  forever!  God  of  love 

Hear  us  from  Thy  throne  above ; 
Thine  for  ever  may  we  be, 
Here  and  in  eternity. 

2  Thine  for  ever !  Lord  of  life 
Shield  us  through  our  earthly  strife  j 
Thou  the  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way, 
Guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 

3  Thine  for  ever!  oh,  how  blest 
They  who  find  in  Thee  their  rest ; 
Saviour,  Guardian,  Heavenly  Friend, 
O  defend  us  to  the  end. 

4  Thine  for  ever !   Saviour  keep 

Us  Thy  frail  and  trembling  sheep ; 
Safe  alone  beneath  Thy  care, 
Let  us  all  Thy  goodness  share. 

5  Thine  for  ever !  Thou  our  Guide, 
All  our  wants  by  Thee  supplied, 
All  our  sins  by  Thee  forgiven, 

Lead  us,  Lord,  from  earth  to  heaven.    Amen. 


228  HYMNS. 

HE  A  VEN. 
455  S.  M. 

"  So  shall  we  be  forever  with  the  Lord." 

*OREVER  with  the  Lord  ! 
Amen,  so  let  it  be  : 
Life  from  the  dead  is  in  that  word, 
'Tis  immortality. 


F' 


2  Here  in  the  body  pent, 

Absent  from  Him  I  roam, 
Yet  nightly  pitch  my  moving  tent 
A  day's  march  nearer  home. 

3  My  Father's  house  on  high, 

Home  of  my  soul,  how  near 
At  times  to  faith's  illumined  eye 
The  golden  gates  appear ! 

4  Ah,  then  my  spirit  faints 

To  reach  the  land  I  love, 
The  bright  inheritance  of  saints, 
Jerusalem  above. 

5  Yet  clouds  will  intervene, 

And  all  my  prospect  flies  ; 
Like  Noah's  dove,  I  flit  between 
Rough  seas  and  stormy  skies. 

6  Lord,  bid  the  clouds  depart, 

The  winds  and  waters  cease, 
And  sweetly  o'er  my  gladdened  heart 
Expand  Thy  bow  of  peace.     Amen. 


J 


HYMNS.  229 

456  C.  M. 

"  When  shall  I  come  to  appear  before  the  presence  of  God?" 

"ERU SALEM,  my  happy  home, 
Name  ever  dear  to  me, 
When  shall  my  labours  have  an  end  ? 
Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see  ? 

2  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built  walls 

And  pearly  gates  behold  ? 
Thy  bulwarks,  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold  ? 

3  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets,  there 

Around  my  Saviour  stand ; 

And  all  I  love  in  Christ  below 

Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

4  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 

When  shall  I  come  to  thee  ? 
When  shall  my  labours  have  an  end  ? 
Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see  ? 

5  O  Christ,  do  Thou  my  soul  prepare 

For  that  bright  home  of  love  ; 
That  I  may  see  Thee  and  adore, 
With  all  Thy  saints  above.     Amen. 

457  p.  m. 

"  And  there  shall  be  no  more  death,  neither  sorrow,  nor  crying." 

TDRIEF  life  is  here  our  portion, 
Brief  sorrow,  short-lived  care  ; 
The  life  that  knows  no  ending, 
The  tearless  life  is  there. 


230  HYMNS. 

Oh,  happy  retribution  ! 

Short  toil,  eternal  rest ; 
For  mortals  and  for  sinners, 

A  mansion  with  the  blest. 

2  And  now  we  fight  the  battle, 

But  then  shall  wear  the  crown 
Of  full  and  everlasting 

And  passionless  renown. 
The  morning  shall  awaken, 

The  shadows  pass  away, 
And  each  true-hearted  servant 

Shall  shine  as  doth  the  day. 

3  Oh,  sweet  and  blessed  country ! 

The  home  of  God's  elect ; 
Oh,  sweet  and  blessed  country, 

That  eager  hearts  expect ! 
Jesus,  in  mercy  bring  us 

To  that  dear  land  of  rest ; 
Who  art,  with  God  the  Father, 

And  Spirit,  ever  blest.     Amen. 


45s 


j 


P.  M. 

'  And  he  shewed  me  that  great  city,  the  holy  Jerusalem,  descending 
out  of  heaven  from  God,  having  the  glory  of  God." 

ERUSALEM,  the  golden! 
With  milk  and  honey  blest, 
Beneath  thy  contemplation 

Sink  heart  and  voice  opprest. 
I  know  not,  oh  !  I  know  not 

What  joys  await  me  there ; 
What  radiancy  of  glory, 

What  bliss  beyond  compare. 


HYMNS.  251 

2  They  stand,  those  halls  of  Zion, 

All  jubilant  with  song, 
And  bright  with  many  an  angel, 

And  all  the  martyr  throng. 
There  is  the  throne  of  David, 

And  there,  from  toil  released, 
The  shout  of  them  that  triumph. 

The  song  of  them  that  feast. 

2  And  they,  who,  with  their  Leader, 

Have  conquered  in  the  fight, 
Forever  and  forever 

Are  clad  in  robes  of  white. 
Oh,  land  that  seest  no  sorrow ! 

Oh,  state  that  fear'st  no  strife ! 
Oh.  royal  land  of  flowers ! 

Oh,  realm  and  home  of  life ! 

4  Oh.  sweet  and  blessed  country 

The  home  of  God's  elect ! 
Oh,  sweet  and  blessed  country*, 

That  eager  hearts  expect ! 
Jesus,  in  mercy  bring  us 

To  that  dear  land  of  rest : 
Who  art,  with  God  the  Father, 

And  Spirit,  ever  blest.     Amen. 

459  P.  M. 

,;  He  that  cverccmeth  shall  inherit  all  things." 

T7OR  thee,  oh  dear,  dear  country. 

Mine  eyes  their  vigils  keep ; 
For  very  love,  beholding 

Thy  happy  name,  they  weep. 


232  HYMNS. 

The  mention  of  thy  glory 
Is  unction  to  the  breast, 

And  medicine  in  sickness, 
And  love,  and  life,  and  rest. 

2  Oh  one,  oh  only  mansion  ; 

Oh  Paradise  of  joy  ! 
Where  tears  are  ever  banished, 

And  smiles  have  no  alloy ; 
Thou  hast  no  shores,  fair  ocean ! 

Thou  hast  no  time,  bright  day  ! 
Dear  fountain  of  refreshment 

To  pilgrims  far  away. 

3  Oh,  sweet  and  blessed  country, 

The  home  of  God's  elect ! 
Oh,  sweet  and  blessed  country, 

That  eager  hearts  expect ! 
Jesus,  in  mercy  bring  us 

To  that  dear  land  of  rest ; 
Who  art,  with  God  the  Father, 

And  Spirit,  ever  blest.     Amen. 


460 


C.  M. 


And  the  city  had  no  need  of  the  sun,  neither  of  the  moon,  to  shine 
in  it ;  for  the  glory  of  God  did  lighten  it,  and  the  Lamb  is  the  light 
thereof." 

r\  MOTHER  dear,  Jerusalem, 
^^  When  shall  I  come  to  thee  ? 
When  shall  my  sorrows  have  an  end  ? 

Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see  ? 
O  happy  harbour  of  God's  saints ! 

O  sweet  and  pleasant  soil ! 


HYMNS.  233 

In  thee  no  sorrow  can  be  found, 
Xor  grief,  nor  care,  nor  toil. 

2  No  murky  cloud  overshadows  thee, 

Xor  gloom,  nor  darksome  night ; 
But  every  soul  shines  as  the  sun  ; 

For  God  Himself  gives  light. 
Thy  walls  are  made  of  precious  stones, 

Thy  bulwarks  diamond-square. 
Thy  gates  are  all  of  orient  pearl  ; 

O  God !  if  I  were  there  S 

3  Thy  gardens,  and  thy  goodly  walks 

Continually  are  green, 
Where  grow  such  sweet  and  pleasant  flowers 

As  nowhere  else  are  seen. 
Right  thro'  thy  streets,  with  pleasing  sound. 

The  living  waters  flow. 
And  on  the  banks,  on  either  side, 

The  trees  of  life  do  grow. 

4  Those  trees  each  month  yield  ripen'd  fruit ; 

For  evermore  they  spring, 
And  all  the  nations  of  the  earth 

To  thee  their  honours  bring. 
O  mother  dear,  Jerusalem ! 

When  shall  I  come  to  thee  ? 
When  shall  my  sorrows  have  an  end  ? 

Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see  ?     Amen. 

461  P.M. 

••  There  remameth  therefore  a  rest  to  the  people  of  God." 

HPHERE  is  a  blessed  home 
Bevond  this  land  of  woe, 


234  HYMNS. 

Where  trials  never  come, 
Nor  tears  of  sorrow  flow  ; 

Where  faith  is  lost  in  sight, 
And  patient  hope  is  crowned, 

And  everlasting  light 
Its  glory  throws  around. 

2  There  is  a  land  of  peace, 

Good  angels  know  it  well ; 
Glad  songs  that  never  cease 

Within  its  portals  swell ; 
Around  its  glorious  throne 

Ten  thousand  saints  adore 
Christ,  with  the  Father  One 

And  Spirit,  evermore. 

3  O  joy  all  joys  beyond, 

To  see  the  Lamb  Who  died, 
And  count  each  sacred  wound 

In  hands,  and  feet,  and  side  ; 
To  give  to  Him  the  praise 

Of  every  triumph  won, 
And  sing  through  endless  days 

The  great  things  He  hath  done. 

4  Look  up  ye  saints  of  God, 

Nor  fear  to  tread  below 
The  path  your  Saviour  trod 

Of  daily  toil  and  woe ; 
Wait  but  a  little  while 

In  uncomplaining  love, 
His  own  most  gracious  smile 

Shall  welcome  you  above.     Amen. 


462 


HYMNS.  235 


P.  M. 


"  Eye  hath  not  seen  nor  ear  heard,  neither  have  entered  into  the 
heart  of  man  the  things  which  God  hath  prepared  for  them  that 
love  Him.     But  God  hath  revealed  them  unto  us  by  His  Spirit." 

T    IGHT'S  abode,  Celestial  Salem, 

"^  Vision  whence  true  peace  doth  spring, 

Brighter  than  the  heart  can  fancy, 

Mansion  of  the  Highest  King ; 
O  how  glorious  are  the  praises 

Which  of  thee  the  prophets  sing ! 

2  From  celestial  realms  descending, 

Bridal  glory  round  thee  shed, 
Meet  for  Him  Whose  love  espoused  thee, 

To  thy  Lord  shalt  thou  be  led ; 
All  thy  streets  and  all  thy  bulwarks 

Of  pure  gold  are  fashioned. 

3  There  no  cloud  nor  passing  vapour 

Dims  the  brightness  of  the  air : 
Endless  noon-day,  glorious  noon-day, 

From  the  Sun  of  suns  is  there; 
There  no  night  brings  rest  from  labour, 

For  unknown  are  toil  and  care. 

4  O  how  glorious  and  resplendent, 

Fragile  body,  shalt  thou  be, 
When  endued  with  so  much  beauty, 

Full  of  health,  and  strong  and  free, 
Full  of  vigour,  full  of  pleasure 

That  shall  last  eternally ! 

5  Now  with  gladness,  now  with  courage 

Bear  the  burden  on  thee  laid, 


236  H  Y  M  N  S. 

That  hereafter  these  thy  labours 
May  with  endless  gifts  be  paid, 

And  in  everlasting  glory 

Thou  with  brightness  be  array 'd.    Amen. 


463 


II.  4. 

"  Our  conversation  is  in  heaven." 

JERUSALEM  on  high 
J    My  song  and  city  is, 
My  home  whene'er  I  die, 
The  centre  of  my  bliss : 
O  happy  place ! 
When  shall  I  be, 
My  God,  with  Thee, 
To  see  Thy  Face  ? 

2  There  dwells  my  Lord,  my  King, 

Judged  here  unfit  to  live  ; 
There  Angels  to  Him  sing, 
And  lowly  homage  give  : 
O  happy  place,  etc. 

3  The  Patriarchs  of  old 

There  from  their  travels  cease  ; 
The  Prophets  there  behold 

Their  longed-for  Prince  of  Peace 
O  happy  place,  etc. 

4  The  Lamb's  Apostles  there 

I  might  with  joy  behold, 
The  harpers  I  might  hear 
Harping  on  harps  of  gold  : 
O  happy  place,  etc. 


HYMNS.  237 

The  bleeding  Martyrs,  they 
Within  these  courts  are  found, 

Clothed  in  pure  array, 

Their  scars  with  glory  crowned : 
O  happy  place,  etc. 

Ah  me !  ah  me !  that  I 

In  Kedar's  tents  here  stay ; 
No  place  like  that  on  high : 
Lord,  thither  guide'  my  way : 
O  happy  place ! 
When  shall  I  be, 
My  God,  with  Thee, 
To  see  Thy  Face  ?     Amen. 


464 


P.  M. 

"The  Paradise  of  God." 

r\  PARADISE,  O  Paradise, 
^^  Who  doth  not  crave  for  rest, 
Who  would  not  seek  the  happy  land 
Where  they  that  loved  are  blest? 
Where  loyal  hearts  and  true 
Stand  ever  in  the  light, 
All  rapture  through  and  through, 
In  God's  most  holy  sight. 

2  O  Paradise,  O  Paradise, 

The  world  is  growing  old  ; 
Who  would  not  be  at  rest  and  free 
Where  love  is  never  cold  ? 

Where  loyal  hearts  and  true,  etc. 

3  O  Paradise,  O  Paradise, 

'Tis  weary  waiting  here  ; 


238  HYMNS. 

I  long  to  be  where  Jesus  is, 
To  feel,  to  see  Him  near ; 

Where  loyal  hearts  and  true,  etc. 

4  O  Paradise,  O  Paradise, 

I  want  to  sin  no  more, 
I  want  to  be  as  pure  on  earth 
As  on  thy  spotless  shore  ; 

Where  loyal  hearts  and  true,  etc. 

5  O  Paradise,  O  Paradise, 

I  greatly  long  to  see 
The  special  place  my  dearest  Lord 
In  love  prepares  for  me ; 

Where  loyal  hearts  and  true,  etc. 

6  Lord  Jesus,  King  of  Paradise, 

O  keep  me  in  Thy  love, 
And  guide  me  to  that  happy  land 
Of  perfect  rest  above ; 

Where  loyal  hearts  and  true,  etc. 

Amen. 

465  P.  M. 

"The  night  is  far  spent,  the  day  is  at  hand." 

TTARK !  hark,  my  soul ;  Angelic  songs  are 
swelling 
O'er  earth's  green  fields,  and  ocean's  wave- 
beat  shore : 
How  sweet  the  truth  those  blessed  strains  are 
telling 
Of  that  new  life  when  sin  shall  be  no  more. 
Angels  of  Jesus,  Angels  of  light, 
Singing  to  welcome  the  pilgrims  of  the  night. 


HYMNS.  239 

2  Onward  we  go,  for  still  we  hear  them  singing, 

"Come,    wean*    souls,    for    Jesus    bids    you 
come  :'* 

And,    through    the    dark    its    echoes    sweetly 
ringing, 
The  music  of  the  Gospel  leads  us  home. 
Angels  of  Jesus,  Angels  of  light, 
Singing  to  welcome  the  pilgrims  of  ,the  night. 

3  Far,  far  away,  like  bells  at  evening  pealing, 

The  voice  of  Jesus   sounds    o'er   land    and 
sea, 

And  laden  souls  bv  thousands  meeklv  stealing:, 

Kind    Shepherd    turn    their   weary  steps   to 

Thee. 

Angels  of  Jesus,  Angels  of  light, 

Singing  to  welcome  the  pilgrims  of  the  night. 

4  Rest    comes    at    length,  though    life    be    long 

and  drean*, 
The    day  must   dawn,  and    darksome    night 
be  passed ; 
Faith's  journey  ends  in  welcome  to  the  wean-, 
And    heaven,   the    heart's    true    home,    will 
come  at  last. 
Angels  of  Jesus,  Angels  of  light, 
Singing  to  welcome  the  pilgrims  of  the  night 

5  Angels,  sing  on  !  your  faithful  watches  keeping; 

Sing  us  sweet  fragments  of  the  songs  above; 
Till    morning's    joy    shall    end    the    night    of 

weeping. 
And  life's  long  shadows  break  in  cloudless 

love. 


24O  HYMNS. 

Angels  of  Jesus,  Angels  of  light, 
Singing  to  welcome  the  pilgrims  of  the  night. 

Amen. 

466  P.  M. 

"  There  remaineth  a  rest  to  the  people  of  God." 

(~\  WHAT  the  joy  and   the  glory  must  be, 

^^^  Those  endless  Sabbaths  the  blessed  ones 

see  ; 
Crown  for  the  valiant,  to  weary  ones  rest ; 
God  shall  be  all  and  in  all  ever  blest. 

2  What  are  the   Monarch,  His   Court,  and   Hfs 

Throne  ? 
What   are    the    peace,  and    the   joy  that    they 
own  ? 

O,  that  the  blest  ones,  who  in  it  have  share, 
All  that  they  feel  could  as  fully  declare. 

3  Truly  Jerusalem  name  we  that  shore, 

Vision  of  Peace,  that  brings  joy  evermore  ; 

Wish  and  fulfilment  can  sever'd  be  ne'er, 

Nor  the  thing  prayed  for   come    short   of  the 
prayer. 

4  There,  where  no  troubles  distraction  can  bring, 
We  the  sweet  anthems  of  Sion  shall  sing, 

While    for    Thy    grace,   Lord,   their   voices    of 

praise 
Thy  blessed  people  eternally  raise. 

5  There  dawns  no  Sabbath,  no  Sabbath  is  o'er, 
Those  Sabbath-keepers  have  one  evermore ; 
One  and  unending  is  that  triumph-song 
Which  to  the  angels  and  us  shall  belong. 

Amen. 


HYMNS.  241 


o 


FOR  THE   YOUNG. 
467  IV.  1. 

"  Hosanna." 

COME,  let  us  raise 
Our  tribute  of  song  ; 
Thanksgiving  and  praise 

To  Jesus  belong ; 
He  came  from  above 
Our  bliss  to  begin, 
Make  perfect  in  love, 
And  free  us  from  sin. 

2  The  old  and  the  young, 
His  people  by  choice, 

With  heart,  soul,  and  tongue, 
In  Him  may  rejoice  ; 

We  meet  Him  to-day 
Triumphantly  crown'd, 

And  welcome  His  way, 
In  chorus  around. 

3  Hosanna  ! — that  word 
To  children  is  dear ; 

To  Jesus  our  Lord, 
We'll  echo  it  here ; 

Let  worldlings  despise, 
And  enemies  rail, 

Hosannas  shall  rise, 
Hosannas  prevail. 

4  God's  temple  shall  ring, 
While  under  His  eye, 

Hosanna  we  sing, 

For  Jesus  draws  nigh : 
16 


242  HYMNS. 

Hosanna !  our  breath 

Through  life  shall  proclaim  ; 

Hosanna !  in  death, 

In  glory,  the  same !     Amen. 

468  L.  M. 

"  Suffer  little  children  to  come  unto  Me." 

r\  LORD,  behold  before  Thy  throne 
^^  A  band  of  children  lowly  bend ; 
Thy  face  we  seek,  Thy  Name  we  own, 
And  pray  that  Thou  wilt  be  our  Friend. 

2  Thou  didst  on  earth  the  young  receive, 

And  gently  fold  them  to  Thy  breast, 
And  say  that  such  in  heaven  should  live, 
For  ever  safe,  for  ever  blest. 

3  Thy  Holy  Spirit's  aid  impart, 

That  He  may  teach  us  how  to  pray ; 
Make  us  sincere,  and  let  each  heart 
Delight  to  tread  in  wisdom's  way. 

4  O  let  Thy  grace  our  souls  renew, 

And  seal  a  sense  of  pardon  there ; 
Teach  us  Thy  will  to  know  and  do, 

And  let  us  all  Thine  image  bear.    Amen. 

469  III.  5. 

"And  Jesus  called  unto  Him  a  little  child." 

'N  the  vineyard  of  our  Father 
Daily  work  we  find  to  do  ; 
Scatter'd  gleanings  we  may  gather, 
Though  we  are  but  young  and  few ; 

Little  clusters 
Help  to  fill  the  garners,  too. 


I 


HYMNS.  243 

2  Toiling  early  in  the  morning, 

Catching  moments  through  the  day, 
Nothing  small  or  lowly  scorning 

While  we  work,  and  watch,  and  pray; 

Gathering  gladly 
Free-will  offerings  by  the  way. 

3  Not  for  selfish  praise  or  glory, 

Not  for  objects  nothing  worth, 
But  to  send  the  blessed  story 
Of  the  gospel  o'er  the  earth, 

Telling  mortals 
Of  our  Lord  and  Saviour's  birth. 

4  Steadfast  then  in  our  endeavor, 

Heavenly  Father,  may  we  be ; 
And  for  ever,  and  for  ever, 

We  will  give  the  praise  to  Thee ; 

Hallelujah 
Singing,  all  eternity.     Amen. 

47°  in.  2. 

"  Remember  now  thy  Creator,  in  the  days  of  thy  youth." 

^\~\  7DRDS  are  things  of  little  cost, 
Quickly  spoken,  quickly  lost ; 
We  forget  them,  but  they  stand 
Witnesses  at  God's  right  hand, 
And  their  testimony  bear 
For  us,  or  against  us  there. 

2  Oh,  how  often  ours  have  been 
Idle  words  and  words  of  sin ! 
Words  of  anger,  scorn,  or  pride, 
Or  deceit,  our  faults  to  hide, 


244  HYMNS. 

Envious  tales,  or  strife  unkind, 
Leaving  bitter  thoughts  behind. 

3  Grant  us,  Lord,  from  day  to  day, 
Strength  to  watch,  and  grace  to  pray : 
May  our  lips,  from  sin  kept  free, 
Love  to  speak  and  sing  of  Thee  ; 
Till  in  heaven  we  learn  to  raise 
Hymns  of  everlasting  praise.     Amen. 

471  in.  i. 

"  Out  of  the  mouths  of  babes  and  sucklings  Thou  hast  perfected 
praise." 

OD  eternal,  mighty  King, 
Unto  Thee  our  praise  we  bring  : 
All  the  earth  doth  worship  Thee, 
We  amid  the  throng  would  be. 


G( 


2  Holy,  Holy,  Holy !  cry 

Angels  round  Thy  throne  on  high : 
Lord  of  all  the  heavenly  powers, 
Be  the  same  loud  anthem  ours. 

3  Glorified  apostles  raise 

Night  and  day  continual  praise ; 
Hast  not  Thou  a  mission  too 
For  Thy  children  here  to  do  ? 

4  With  the  prophets'  goodly  line 
We  in  mystic  bond  combine ; 
For  Thou  hast  to  us  revealed 
Things  that  to  the  wise  were  sealed. 

5  Martyrs,  in  a  noble  host, 

Of  the  cross  are  heard  to  boast ; 


HYMNS.  245 

Oh,  that  we  our  cross  may  bear, 
And  a  crown  of  glory  wear. 

6  God  eternal,  mighty  King, 

Unto  Thee  our  praise  we  bring  • 

To  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 

And  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One.     Amen. 

47  2  L.  M. 

"  Jesus  increased  in  wisdom  and  stature,  and  in  favour  with  God  and 
man." 

f~\  HOLY  Lord,  content  to  dwell 
^~>^  In  a  poor  home,  a  lowly  Child, 
With  meek  obedience  noting  well 
Each  bidding  of  Thy  Mother  mild  ■ 

2  Lead  every  child  that  bears  Thy  Name 

To  walk  in  Thy  pure  upright  way, 
To  shun  the  paths  of  sin  and  shame, 
And  humbly,  like  Thyself,  obey. 

3  Let  not  this  world's  unhallowed  glow 

The  fresh  baptismal  dew  efface, 
Nor  blast  of  sin  too  roughly  blow, 

And  quench  the  trembling  flame  of  grace. 

4  Gather  Thy  lambs  within  Thine  arm, 

And  gently  in  Thy  bosom  bear, 
Protect  them  still  from  hurt  and  harm, 
And  bid  them  rest  for  ever  there.    Amen. 

473  in.  3. 

"  I  am  the  Good  Shepherd." 

JESUS,  tender  Shepherd,  hear  us ; 
Bless  Thy  little  lambs  to-night: 


246  HYMNS. 

Through  the  darkness  be  Thou  near  us ; 
Keep  us  safe  till  morning  light. 

2  All  this"  day  Thy  hand  has  led  us, 

And  we  thank  Thee  for  Thy  care  ; 
Kindly  Thou  hast  clothed  us,  fed  us, 
Listen  to  our  evening  prayer ! 

3  May  our  sins  be  all  forgiven  ; 

Bless  the  friends  we  love  so  well ; 
Take  us,  when  we  die,  to  heaven, 

Happy  there  with  Thee  to  dwell.    Amen. 

474  C.  M. 

"Evening,  and  morning,  and  at  noon,  will  I  pray." 

~VX  THEN  daily  I  kneel  down  to  pray, 

As  I  am  taught  to  do, 
God  does  not  care  for  what  I  say 
Unless  I  feel  it  too. 

2  Yet  foolish  thoughts  my  heart  beguile, 

And  when  I  pray  or  sing, 
I'm  often  thinking  all  the  while 
About  some  other  thing. 

3  Oh,  let  me  never,  never  dare 

To  act  a  trifler's  part, 
Or  think  that  God  will  hear  a  prayer 
That  comes  not  from  the  heart. 

4  But  if  I  make  His  ways  my  choice, 

As  holy  children  do, 
Then  while  I  seek  Him  with  my  voice, 
My  heart  will  love  Him  too.     Amen. 


o 


HYMN  S.  247 

475  p.  m. 

"The  Child  Jesus." 

|NCE  in  royal  David's  city 
Stood  a  lowly  cattle  shed, 
Where  a  Mother  laid  her  Baby 

In  a  manger  for  His  bed  : 
Mary  was  that  Mother  mild, 
Jesus  Christ  her  little  child. 

He  came  down  to  earth  from  heaven 
Who  is  God  and  Lord  of  all, 

And  His  shelter  was  a  stable, 
And  His  cradle  was  a  stall ; 

With  the  poor,  and  mean,  and  lowly, 

Lived  on  earth  our  Saviour  Holy. 

And,  through  all  His  wondrous  childhood, 

He  would  honour  and  obey, 
Love,  and  watch  the  lowly  Maiden 

In  whose  gentle  arms  He  lay ; 
Christian  children  all  must  be 
Mild,  obedient,  good  as  He. 

For  He  is  our  childhood's  Pattern, 
Day  by  day  like  us  He  grew, 

He  was  little,  weak,  and  helpless, 
Tears  and  smiles  like  us  He  knew ; 

And  He  feeleth  for  our  sadness, 

And  He  shareth  in  our  gladness. 

And  our  eyes  at  last  shall  see  Him, 
Through  His  own  redeeming  love, 

For  that  Child  so  dear  and  gentle 
Is  our  Lord  in  heaven  above  ; 


248  HYMNS. 


And  He  leads  His  children  on 

To  the  place  where  He  is  gone.     Amen. 


476 


C.  M. 

"  While  we  were  yet  sinners,  Christ  died  for  us." 

HP HERE  is  a  green  hill  far  away, 

Without  a  city  wall, 
Where  the  dear  Lord  was  crucified 
Who  died  to  save  us  all. 

2  We  may  not  know,  we  cannot  tell 

What  pains  He  had  to  bear,  , 
But  we  believe  it  was  for  us 
He  hung  and  suffered  there. 

3  He  died  that  we  might  be  forgiven, 

He  died  to  make  us  good, 
That  we  might  go  at  last  to  heaven, 
Saved  by  His  precious  Blood. 

4  There  was  no  other  good  enough 

To  pay  the  price  of  sin, 
He  only  could  unlock  the  gate 
Of  heaven,  and  let  us  in. 

5  O,  dearly,  dearly,  has  He  loved, 

And  we  must  love  Him  too, 
And  trust  in  His  redeeming  Blood, 
And  try  His  works  to  do.     Amen. 

477  L.  M. 

"  If  thou  hast  little,  do  thy  diligence  gladly  to  give  of  that  little." 

"\y\7'E  are  but  little  children  weak, 
Nor  born  in  any  high  estate ; 
What  can  we  do  for  Jesus'  sake 

Who  is  so  high  and  good  and  great? 


H  Y  If  N  S.  249 

2  O,  day  by  day  each  Christian  child 

Has  much  to  do,  without,  within  ; 
A  death  to  die  for  Jesus'  sake, 
A  wean*  war  to  wage  with  sin. 

3  When  deep  within  our  swelling  hearts 

The  thoughts  of  pride  and  anger  rise, 
When  bitter  words  are  on  our  tongues 
And  tears  of  passion  in  our  eyes ; 

4  Then  we  may  stay  the  angry  blow, 

Then  we  ma}7  check  the  hasty  word, 
Give  gentle  answers  back  again, 
And  fight  a  battle  for  our  Lord. 

5  There's  not  a  child  so  small  and  weak 

But  has  his  little  cross  to  take, 
His  little  work  of  love  and  praise 

That  he  may  do  for  Jesus'  sake.    Amen. 

478  III.  3. 

"  Be  ye  followers  of  God,  as  dear  children." 

TTEAVEXLY  Father,  send  Thy  blessing 

On  Thy  children  gathered  here, 
May  they  all,  Thy  Name  confessing, 

Be  to  Thee  for  ever  dear : 
May  they  be  like  Joseph,  loving, 

Dutiful,  and  chaste,  and  pure  ; 
And  their  faith,  like  David,  proving, 

Steadfast  unto  death  endure. 

2  Holy  Saviour,  Who  in  meekness 
Didst  vouchsafe  a  Child  to  be, 
Guide  their  steps  and  help  their  weakness, 
Bless  and  make  them  like  to  Thee  ; 


25O  HYMNS. 

Bear  Thy  lambs  when  they  are  weary 
In  Thine  arms  and  at  Thy  breast, 

Through  life's  desert  dry  and  dreary, 
Bring  them  to  Thy  heavenly  rest. 

3   Spread  Thy  golden  pinions  o'er  them, 

Holy  Spirit,  from  above, 
Guide  them,  lead  them,  go  before  them, 

Give  them  peace,  and  joy,  and  love  :      * 
Thy  true  temples,  Holy  Spirit, 

May  they  with  Thy  glory  shine, 
And  immortal  bliss  inherit, 

And  for  evermore  be  Thine.     Amen. 

479  p.  m. 

"  He  shall  feed  His  flock  like  a  Shepherd  :  He  shall  gather  the  lambs 
with  His  arm,  and  carry  them  in  His  bosom." 

/GRACIOUS  Saviour,  gentle  Shepherd, 
^^^   Little  ones  are  dear  to  Thee  ; 
Gathered  with  Thine  arms,  and  carried 

In  Thy  bosom  may  we  be ; 
Sweetly,  fondly,  safely  tended, 

From  all  want  and  danger  free. 

2  Tender  Shepherd,  never  leave  us 

From  Thy  fold  to  go  astray ; 
By  Thy  look  of  love  directed 

May  we  walk  the  narrow  way ; 
Thus  direct  us,  and  protect  us, 

Lest  we  fall  an  easy  prey. 

3  Let  Thy  holy  Word  instruct  us  ; 

Fill  our  minds  with  heavenly  light ; 
Let  Thy  love  and  grace  constrain  us 
To  approve  whate'er  is  right, 


HYMNS.  251 

Take  Thine  easy  yoke,  and  wear  it, 
And  to  prove  Thy  burden  light. 

4  Taught  to  lisp  the  holy  praises 

Which  on  earth  Thy  children  sing, 
Both  with  lips  and  hearts  unfeigned 
May  we  our  thank-offerings  bring  ; 
Then,  with  all  the  saints  in  glory, 
♦Join  to  praise  our  Lord  and  King.     Amen. 

48o  P.  M. 

"  My  song  shall  be  alway  of  the  loving  kindness  of  the  Lord." 

^OME,  sing  with  holy  gladness, 
^"^  High  alleluias  sing, 
Uplift  your  loud  hosannas, 

To  Jesus,  Lord  and  King ; 
Sing,  boys,  in  joyful  chorus 

Your  hymn  of  praise  to-day 
And  sing,  ye  gentle  maidens, 

Your  sweet  responsive  lay. 

2  'Tis  good  for  boys  and  maidens 

Sweet  hymns  to  Christ  to  sing, 
'Tis  meet  that  children's  voices 

Should  praise  the  children's  King ; 
For  Jesus  is  salvation, 

And  glory,  grace,  and  rest ; 
To  babe  and  boy  and  maiden 

The  one  Redeemer  blest. 

3  O  boys  be  strong  in  Jesus, 

To  toil  for  Him  is  gain, 
And  Jesus  wrought  with  Joseph, 
With  chisel,  saw,  and  plane ; 


252  HYMNS. 

O  maidens  live  for  Jesus, 

Who  was  a  maiden's  Son ; 
Be  patient,  pure  and  gentle, 

And  perfect  grace  begun. 

4  Soon  in  the  golden  City 

The  boys  and  girls  shall  play, 
And  through  the  dazzling  mansions 

Rejoice  in  endless  day ;  ♦ 

O  Christ,  prepare  Thy  children 

With  that  triumphant  throng 
To  pass  the  burnished  portals, 

And  sing  th'  eternal  song.     Amen. 

48  I  L.  M. 

"  Be  not  thou  ashamed  of  the  testimony  of  our  Lord." 

HPHY  Cross,  O  Lord,  the  holy  sign 

That  we,  thereafter,  should  be  Thine, 
Was  traced  upon  our  infant  brow, 
And  shall  we  fear  to  own  it  now  ? 

2  O  God,  forbid  ;  before  the  vain, 
The  proud,  the  scoffing,  the  profane, 

We  will,  through  grace,  our  Lord  confess, 
His  faint  but  faithful  witnesses. 

3  His  strength  in  weakness  He  displays, 
From  youthful  lips  He  perfects  praise, 
And  we,  His  little  soldiers,  stand 
Strong  in  the  might  of  His  right  hand. 

4  Smile  on  us,  Lord,  and  we  will  fear 

Nor  scorn,  nor  shame,  whilst  Thou  art  near ; 

Reproach  is  glory,  suffering  rest, 

If  borne  for  Thee,  if  by  Thee  blest. 


HYMNS.  253 

Great  Judge  of  all,  in  that  dread  day, 
When  heaven  and  earth  shall  flee  away, 
Before  the  universe  confess 
Thy  faint  but  faithful  witnesses.     Amen. 


482 


P.  M. 

"  When  thou  liest  down  thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  :  yea,  thou  shalt  lie 
down  and  thy  sleep  shall  be  sweet." 

OW  the  day  is  over, 
Night  is  drawing  nigh, 
Shadows  of  the  evening 
Steal  across  the  sky. 


N( 


2  Xow  the  darkness  gathers, 

Stars  begin  to  peep, 
Birds,  and  beasts,  and  flowers 
Soon  will  be  asleep. 

3  Jesus,  give  the  wean- 

Calm  and  sweet  repose, 
With  Thy  tenderest  blessing 
May  our  eyelids  close. 

4  Grant  to  little  children 

Visions  bright  of  Thee, 
Guard  the  sailors  tossing 
On  the  deep  blue  sea. 

5  Comfort  even*  sufferer 

Watching  late  in  pain, 
Those  who  plan  some  evil 
From  their  sin  restrain. 

6  Through  the  long  night  watches, 

May  Thine  Angels  spread 


254  HYMNS. 

Their  white  wings  above  me, 
Watching  round  my  bed. 

7  When  the  morning  wakens, 

Then  may  I  arise 
Pure  and  fresh  and  sinless 
In  Thy  Holy  Eyes. 

8  Glory  to  the  Father, 

Glory  to  the  Son, 
And  to  Thee,  Blest  Spirit, 
Whilst  all  ages  run.     Amen. 


GLORIA    PATRI 


CLASS     I. 
C.   M. 

HPO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
A    The  God  Whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  evermore. 

L.  M. 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  Whom  earth  and  heaven  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was  of  old, 

Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore. 

S.  M. 

To  God  the  Father,   Son, 

And  Spirit,  Glory  be, 
As  't  was,  and  is,  and  shall  be  so 

To  all  eternity. 


T 


CLASS     II. 
II.    I. 

O  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  Whom  heaven's  triumphant  host. 
And  saints  on  earth  adore, 


256  GLORIA     PATRI. 

Be  glory  as  in  ages  past, 
As  now  it  is,  and  so  shall  last 
When  time  shall  be  no  more. 

II.  2. 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  Whom  heaven's  triumphant  host, 

And  suffering  saints  on  earth  adore  ; 
Be  glory  as  in  ages  past, 
As  now  it  is,  and  so  shall  last 

When  time  itself  shall  be  no  more. 

II.  3. 

To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  glory  in  the  highest  given, 
By  all  in  earth,  and  all  in  heaven, 
As  was  through  ages  heretofore, 
Is  now*,  and  shall  be  evermore. 

II.  4. 
To  God  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit,  ever  bless'd, 
Eternal  Three  in  One, 
All  worship  be  address'd, 
As  heretofore 
It  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  so 
For  evermore. 
II.  5. 
To  God  the  Father,  and  to  God  the  Son, 
To  God  the  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  praise  from  all  on  earth  and  all  in  heaven, 
As  was,  and"  is,  and  ever  shall  be  given. 


GLORIA     PATRI.  257 

II.  6. 

Eternal  praise  be  given, 

And  songs  of  highest  worth, 
By  all  the  hosts  of  heaven, 

And  all  the  saints  on  earth, 
To  God,  supreme  confess'd, 

To  Christ,  His  only  Son, 
And  to  the  Spirit  bless'd, 

Eternal  Three  in  One. 


CLASS     III. 

III.  1. 
TTOLY  Father,  Holy  Son, 

Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One ! 
Glory,  as  of  old,  to  Thee, 
Now,  and  evermore  shall  be ! 

III.  2. 
Praise  the  Name  of  God  most  high, 
Praise  Him  all  below  the  sky, 
Praise  Him  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,   Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ; 
As  through  countless  ages  past, 
Evermore  His  praise  shall  last. 

III.  3. 
Praise  the  Father,  earth  and  heaven, 

Praise  the  Son,  the  Spirit  praise, 
As  it  was,  and  is,  be  given 

Glory  through  eternal  days. 

T7 


258  GLORIA     PATRI. 

III.  4. 

To  the  Father,  throned  in  heaven, 
To  the  Saviour,  Christ,   His  Son, 

To  the  Spirit,  praise  be  given, 
Everlasting  Three  in  One : 

As  of  old,  the  Trinity 

Still  is  worshipped,  still  shall  be. 

III.  5. 

Great  Jehovah !  we  adore  Thee, 
God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 

God  the  Spirit,  join'd  in  glory- 
On  the  same  eternal  throne : 

Endless  praises 

To  Jehovah,  Three  in  One. 


B 


CLA^S     IV. 
IV.    I. 

Y  angels  in  heaven 


Of  every  degree, 
And  saints  upon  earth, 

All  praise  be  address'd ; 
To  God  in  Three  Persons, 

One  God  ever  bless'd, 
As  it  has  been,  now  is, 

And  ever  shall  be. 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 


"  A.  &  M."  indicates  "  Hymns  Ancient  and  Modern." 
"  C.  &  H."  indicates  "  Hymns  for  Church  and  Home." 

Abide  with  me!  fast  falls  the  eventide (14  A.  &  M 

A  few  more  years  shall  roll (332  A.  &  M 

Alleluia!  Alleluia! (292  A.  &  M 

Alleluia!  sing  to  Jesus (350  A.  &  M. 

Alleluia!  song  of  sweetness (67  A.  &  M 

All  glory,  laud,  and  honour (86  A.  &  M 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  Name (301  A.  &  M 

All  ye  who  seek  for  sure  relief (158  A.  &M 

A  mountain  fastness  is  our  God (248  C.  &  H 

And  now  the  wants  are  told,  that  brought (280  A.  &  M 

Angels,  from  the  realms  of  glory (65  C.  &  H, 

Angels,  where'er  we  go,  attend (11  C.  &  H 

Arm  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake (186  C.  &  H 

Art  thou  weary,  art  thou  languid (299  A.  &  M 

Asleep  in  Jesus!  blessed  sleep (215  C.  &  H. 

As  with  gladness  men  of  old (64  A.  &  M, 

At  even  ere  the  sun  was  set (276  A.  &  M. 

At  the  Lamb's  high  feast  we  sing (113  A.  &  M. 

Awake  and  sing  the  song (295  C.  &  H. 

Behold  a  Stranger  at  the  door 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God (166  A.  &  M. 

Behold  us,  Lord,  before  Thee  met (353  A.  &  M. 

,  Blessed  Jesus,  here  we  stand 1 (166  C.  &  H. 

Blest  are  the  pure  in  heart (141  A.  &  M. 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow. 

Bread  of  heaven,  on  Thee  we  feed (205  A.  &  M 

Bread  of  the  world,  in  mercy  broken 

Brief  life  is  here  our  portion (142  A.  &  M. 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning 

Brightly  gleams  our  banner (384  A.  &  M. 


Children  of  God  lack  nothing (13  C.  &  H 

Christ  is  made  the  sure  foundation (244  A.  &  M. 

Christ  is  our  corner-stone (306  A.  &  M, 

Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  again (112  A.  &  M. 

Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day (no  A.  &  M, 

Christ,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies (5  A.  &  M, 

Christian,  dost  thou  see  them (285  A.  &  M. 

Christian,  seek  not  yet  repose (326  A.  &  M, 

Christians,  awake,  salute  the  happy  morn (47  A.  &  M, 

Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove (173  A.  &  M, 

Come  hither,  ye  faithful (67  C.  &  H, 

Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs (302  A.  &  M, 

Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare 

Come,  pure  hearts,  in  sweetest  measures (261  A.  &  M, 

Come,  sing  with  holy  gladness (366  A.  &  M. 

Come,  Thou  Almighty  King (291  C.  &  H 

Come,  Thou  Holy  Spirit,  come (128  A.  &  M 

Come,  ye  faithful,  raise  the  anthem (304  A.  &  M. 


26o  INDEX     OF     FIRST     LINES. 

Come,  ye  faithful,  raise  the  strain (291  A.  &  M.) 299 

Come,  ye  saints,  draw  nigh  and  wonder (120  C.  &  H.) 292 

Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy (222  C.  &  H.) 370 

Come,  ye  thankful  people,  come (223  A.  &  M.) 322 

Conquering  kings  their  titles  take (146  A.  &  M  ) 223 

Creator  of  the  world,  to  Thee (68  A.  &  M.) 26S 

Crown  Him  with  many  crowns (318  A.  &  M.) 412 

Daughter  of  Zion,  from  the  dust (189  C.  &  H.) 347 

Day  of  wrath!  O  day  of  mourning 451 

Dear  Refuge  of  my  weary  soul (310  C.  &  H.) 443 

Dear  Saviour,  when  my  thoughts  recall (242  C.  &  H.) 375 

Depth  of  mercy!  can  there  be 374 

Dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing,  Lord (49  C.  &  H.) 238 

Earth  hath  many  a  noble  city (59  A.  &  M.) 262 

Eternal  Father,  strong  to  save (222  A.  &  M.) 354 

Eternity!  eternity (417  C.  &  H.) 453 

Far  from  my  heavenly  home (176  A.  &  M.) 433 

Forever  here  my  rest  shall  be 383 

Forever  with  the  Lord. ...    455 

For  thee,  O  dear,  dear  country . .  (142  A.  &  M.) . . .  459 

For  Thy  dear  saint,  O  Lord (273  A.  &  M.) 357 

For  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  grace (239  A.  &  M.) . . . .  25S 

Forth  from  the  dark  and  stormy  sky (29  C.  &  H.) 227 

Forth  in  Thy  Name,  O  Lord,  I  go (6  A.  &  M.) 419 

Forty  days  and  forty  nights (78  A.  &  M.)   ...  272 

From  every  stormy  wind  that  blows (233  C.  &  H.) 377 

From  highest  heaven  th'  Eternal  Son (193  A.  &  M.) 222 

Full  of  trembling  expectation (314  C.  &  H.) 444 

Glad  sight!  the  holy  Church (351  A.  &  M.) 326 

Glorious  things  of  Thee  are  spoken 224 

God  Eternal,  mighty  King (229  A.  &  M.) 471 

God  is  in  His  holy  temple (38  C.  &  H.) 229 

God  the  Creator  bless'd (37  C.  &  H.) 234 

God  the  Father,  from  Thy  throne  (120  A.  &  M.) 301 

God,  who  madest  earth  and  heaven (18  A.  &  M.) 425 

Go  to  dark  Gethsemane 280 

Gracious  Saviour,  gentle  Shepherd (365  A.  &  M.) 479 

Gracious  Spirit,  Holy  Ghcst (315  A.  &  M.) 399 

Grant  us  hearts,  dear  Lord,  to  yield  Thee (372  A.  &  M.) 353 

Hail!  gladdening  Light (278  A.  &  M.) 430 

Hail  the  day  that  sees  Him  rise (121  A.  &  M.) ....  302 

Hail!  Thou  once  despised  Jesus 279 

Hark!  a  thrilling  voice  is  sounding (33  A.  &  M.) 242 

Hark!  a  voice  divides  the  sky (392  C.  &  H.) 450 

Hark!  hark,  my  soul,  angelic  songs (325  A.  &  M.) 465 

Hark!  the  song  of  jubilee (84  C.  &  H.) 266 

Hark !  the  sound  of  holy  voices (378  A.  &  M.) ....  363 " 

Hark!  what  mean  those  holy  voices 252 

Head  of  the  hosts  in  glory (25  C.  &  H.) 226 

Hearts  of  stone,  relent,  relent (109  C.  &  H.). . . .  289 

Heavenly  Father,  send  Thy  blessing (364  A.  &  M.) 478 

Holy  Father,  great  Creator 313 

Holy  Ghost!  with  light  divine (149  C.  &  H.) 309 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy  Lord (152  C.  &  H.)....  317 

Holy,  Holy.  Holy.  Lord  God  Almighty (135  A.  &  M.). . .  316 

Hosanna  to  the  living  Lord (172  A.  &  M  ) . . . .  244 


INDEX     OF     FIRST     LINES.  26l 


B        _ right  those  glorious  sziri:;  sr.i:.r 262  A.  A  II      ...    3    - 

Hows    ;;-..;  Name  01  Jesus  sounds (185  A.  AM.).. 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jt  317  A.  ft  M  _  1 

I  need  Thee,  precious  Jesus 1 540  A.  ft  M.) — : 

In  grief  and  fear  to  Thee,    J  Lord 236  A.  ft  M 3  ■ : 

ird  of  our  Father <  203  C.  a  H 

In  token  that  thou  shalt  not  fear '.352  A.  A  M.J 337 

Jerusalt~ .  :  b : rne [180  A.  ft  M.) -  5 : 

Jerus:.. . (323  A.  ft  M). ..  -    ■ 

Jerusz  ien 142  A  ft  M.). ...  _  - 

Jesos   Ihrist  is  risen  to-day no-  A.  A  M. I. . .  2    1 

grant  me  this    I  [  1 ay _   177  A.  A  11 

Jes    :    I  ^y  cross  have  taken 326  C. ft  EL)... 

et  Ihy  pit ying  eye 2. : 

Jesos  lives    no    ":::tr  ^:t"  117  A.  ft  M 298 

Jes        Lord  ::  life  and  glory   341  A.  A  M  t 449 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  mv  3od    myaD (178  A.  A  M.  1. . . .  5:  - 

Jesos,  my  Saviour,  look  on  me 261  C*  H 

Jes    :    tender  Shej  arns 366   _    fe  H      ...  473 

fesos   the ver       :..    I       sweet   1T5A.AM... 

Jot  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come B  5  C.  A  EI  _    5 

Just  z;  i  am,  without  one  plea 382 

iadly light 1342  A.  All  438 

Let  every  heart  exulting  beat 194  A.  ft  M  3    : 

Let  me  n : :.                     1  Eternal 452 

Let  :_:  ihoirnev   anthems  raise [380 A. ft M.)....  364 

L e :  sai ots  : n  earth  in  concert  sing -.(169  A.  ft  M). ...  232 

:"t.  Celestial  Salem [322 A. ft M  >....  _  2 

light's  glittering  morn  bedecks  me  sky rag  A.  A  M.     ...  2:5 

La,  He  come;  :::  :1:~.  :';  iescending (39A.&M.)-..  i_: 

Lo,  the  angels'  Food    :  a     ai '.349  A.  A  M.'i.  ...  337 

Look,  ye  sai                            :  gloria  us [129  C*  H.)   ...  303 

Lord,  as  to  Xhy  iear  joss  we  flee [183  A.  ft  M.) _;_ 

Lord  God.  the  H:  ;    1-1.    ;:    

Lord,  in  this  Thy                  lay 1  ?2  A.  All  273 

Lord,  lead  the  way  the  Saviour  went 2 1 1  C.  A  H.  1 . . 

Lord  of  our  life,  and  Gc  i  ::  nor  salvation (329  A.  ft  M 381 

Lord,  p  aur  ]                   iom  on  high. 215  A.  A  M.  | 339 

Lord,  Thine  appointed  servants  bless 180  C.  A  EL)   ...  341 

Lori  Thy  Word  abideth (201  A.  ft  M.). . .  213 

Lore  Divine,  all  love  excelling (278  C.  A  H    ....  3:5 

My  dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord 270 

I I  if    looks  up  to  Thee    328 

My  God,  accept  my  heart  this  Jay 354  A  ft  M.)....  331 

My  God.  my  Fail  e  :Is  ..  ay (170  A.  ft  M  

My  S  iviour,  as  Thou  wilt 441 

Nearer,  my  God.  to  Thee 200  A.  &  M) 442 

New  every  mar      .  2  A.  aM.1...  421 

lartyr's  it::',  alone 267  A.  ft  M 36c 

1  -.      1  our  God (238  A.  ft  M.)... 

Now  the  day  is  over [368  Aft M    ....  _>2 

O  corrt  42  A.  A  M  231 

O  come  and  He (too  A  ft  $1  2    - 

O  come,  let  us  raise [195  G  ft  EL). ..     _    - 


262  INDEX     OF     FIRST     LINES. 

O  come,  O  come,  Emmanuel (36  A.  &  M  )  245 

O  day  of  rest  and  gladness (282  A."  &  M.)'. '. '. '.   237 

O  Father,  Thou  Who  hast  created  all (208  A.  &  M.) 325 

O  for  a  thousand  tongues,  to  sing (19  C.  &  H.)   . .' '  219 

O  Food  that  weary  pilgrims  love (346  A.  &  M. ) '. '. '. .   335 

O  God  of  life,  Whose  power  benign (134  A  &  M)  315 

O  God  of  love,  OKing  of  peace (235  A.  &  M.)'.'.Y.   320 

O  God,  unseen,  yet  ever  near (207  A  &  M  )  334 

O  Guardian  of  the  Church  divine (216  A.  &  M  )  340 

O  hallowed  Head!  compelled  to  bow (106  C.  &  H  )  288 

O  heavenly  Jerusalem (256  A.  &  M.).. . '.   366 

< )  Holy  Lord,  content  to  dwell (230  A  &  M  )  472 

O  Holy  Spirit,  Lord  of  grace  (I48  A.  &  M.)'. '.'.'.   305 

O  Jesus,  Thou  art  standing (328  A.  &  M.). . . .   373 

O  let  him  whose  sorrow (I9o  a.  &  M.) . . .     447 

O  Light,  Whose  beams  illumine  all (369  A.  &  M.). .    .   435 

O  Lord,  behold  before  Thy  throne (i99  C.  &  H.)  468 

O  Lord  of  heaven,  and  earth,  and  sea (370  A.  &  M  ).         351 

O  Lord  of  hosts,  Whose  glory  fills (241  A.  &  M.) ....   343 

O  love  divine,  how  sweet  thou  art (199  A.  &  M.) ' .  "   398 

O  love,  how  deep,  how  broad,  how  high (143  A.  &  M.) ....   394 

O  Love,  Who  formedst  me  to  wear (171  A.  &  M  )  396 

O  mother  dear,  Jerusalem (4I2  C.  &  H.) .' .' .' '  460 

O  Paradise,  O  Paradise (324  A.  &  M.). . . .   464 

O  praise  our  God  to-day (232  A.  &  M.). . . .   350 

O  quickly  come,  dread  Judge  of  all C331  A.AM.) 250 

O  Sacred  Head,  surrounded (97  A.  &  M.).. '. '.   z86 

O  Saviour,  leave  us  not  alone (85  C.  &  H.)! !  * '.   274 

O  Saviour,  Who  for  man  hast  trod (123  A.  &  ML) ....   303 

O  Thou,  from  Whom  all  goodness  flows (140  A.  &  M). '. '. '.   445 

O  Thou,  Who  dost  to  man  accord (77  A.  &  M.). . . '.   271 

O  Thou,  Who  makest  souls  to  shine (355  A.  &  M.). ...   342 

O  what  the  joy  and  the  glory  must  be (343  A  &  M  )  466 

O  worship  the  King (I56  A.  &  M.).. . .   404 

Of  the  Father's  love  begotten (46  A.  &  ]\I  )  257 

Oft  m  danger,  oft  in  woe (I75  A.  &  M.) ....   432 

Oh,  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God 4I6 

Oh!  glorious  hope  of  perfect  love (269  C.  &  H.). . . .   39c 

Oh!  Sacred  Head,  now  wounded 232 

On  the  mountain's  top  appearing (82  C.  &  H  )  264 

Once  in  royal  David's  city (361  A.  &  M.) .'.'.'.   47x 

One  sole  baptismal  sign *. (23  C.  <&  H.)  22- 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers (385  A.  &  M.) ....   440 

Our  blest  Redeemer,  ere  He  breathed (139  A.  &  M.) 311 

Pleasant  are  Thy  courts  above (307  A.  &  M.) 228 

Praise,  my  soul,  the  King  of  heaven (198  A.  &  M.)  .' .' .   406 

Praise  The  Lord!  ye  heavens  adore  Him (174  A.  &  M.) 405 

Quiet,  Lord,  my  froward  heart (302  C.  &  H.) 417 

Rejoice,  rejoice,  believers (64  C.  &  H.) 249 

Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King (296  A.  <fe  M.) ....   401 

Rejoice,  ye  pure  in  heart (3S6A.  &M.)..   .  415 

Resting  from  His  work  to-day (105  A.  &  M.) 290 

Ride  on,  ride  on,  in  majesty (87  A.  &  M.) 278 

Saviour,  again  to  Thy  dear  Name. (279  A.  &  M.) 240 

Saviour,  Blessed  Saviour (335  A.  &  M  ). ...  413 

Saviour,  breathe  an  evening  blessing (351  C.  &  H.)!!!!  426 

Saviour,  sprinkle  many  nations (356  A.  &  M.). . '. '.   348 


INDEX     OF     FIRST     LINES.  263 

See  He  comes!  Whom  every  nation 243 

See  the  Conqueror  mounts  in  triumph (293  A.  &  M.) 306 

Shepherd  of  souls,  refresh  and  bless 336 

Sing  Alleluia  forth  in  duteous  praise (336  A.  &  M.) 414 

Sing  praise  to  God  Who  reigns  above (294  A.  <fc  M.) 409 

Sion's  daughter,  weep  no  more (89  A.  &  M.) 281 

Soldiers,  who  are  Christ's  below (316  A.  &  M.) 329 

Songs  of  thankfulness  and  praise (284  A.  <fe  M. ) 267 

Spirit,  pour'd  on  Pentecost (145  C.  &  H.) 30S 

Stand  up  and  bless  the  Lord (39  C.  &  H.) 230 

Stars  of  the  morning,  so  gloriously  bright (321  A.  &  M.) 214 

Sun  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear (n  A.  &  M.) 423 

Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King (46  C.  &  H.) 235 

Sweet  Saviour,  bless  us  ere  we  go ,.  (17  A.  <fe  M.) 239 

Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing (95  A.  &  M.) ....  285 

Take  up  thy  cross,  the  Saviour  said (165  A.  &  M.) 369 

Tender  She'pherd,  Thou  hast  stilled (358  A.  &  M.) 358 

The  ancient  law  departs (55  A.  &  M.) 260 

The  Church  has  waited  long (59  C.  &  H.) 248 

The  Church's  one  foundation (320  A.  &  M.) 233 

The  day  is  past  and  over (275  A.  &  M.) 428 

The  eternal  gifts  of  Christ  the  King (257  A.  &  M.) 359 

The  God  of  harvest  praise (161  C.  &  H.) 321 

The  radiant  morn  hath  passed  away (274  A.  &  M  ) 427 

The  royal  banners  forward  go (84  A.  &  M.) 283 

The  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war (263  A.  &  M.) 361 

The  strain  upraise  of  joy  and  praise (145  A.  &  M.) 403 

The  strife  is  o'er,  the  battle  done (114  A.  &  M.) 297 

The  voice  of  free  grace (20  C-  &  H.) 220 

The  world  is  very  evil (298  A.  &  M.) 437 

The  year  is  gone,  beyond  recall (240  A.  &  M.) 259 

There  is  a  blessed  home (182  A.  &  M.) 461 

There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood 218 

There  is  a  green  hill  far  away (362  A.  &  M.) 476 

Tliine  for  ever,  God  of  love (308  A.  &  M.) 454 

This  is  the  day  of  light (281  A.  &  M.) 236 

Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave 355 

Thou  art  gone  up  on  high (124  A.  &  M.) 304 

Three  in  One,  and  One  in  Three (137  A.  &  M.). . . .  314 

Through  the  day  Thy  love  has  spared  us (16  A.  &  M.) 424 

Thy  Cross,  O  Lord,  the  holy  sign (367  A.  &  M.) 481 

To  the  Name  of  our  Salvation (168  A.  &  M.) 221 

Watchman!  tell  us  of  the  night (54  C.  &  H.) 247 

We  are  but  little  children  weak (363  A.  &  M.) 477 

Weary  of  earth,  and  laden  with  my  sin (2S6  A.  &  M.) 276 

We  give  Thee  but  Thine  own (371  A.  &  M.) 352 

We  sing  the  praise  of  Him  Who  died (85  A.  &  M.) 284 

What  our  Father  does  is  well (227  A.  &  M.) 318 

What  sinners  value,  I  resign (266  C.  &  H.) .389 

What  various  hindrances  we  meet (313  A.  &  M.) 378 

When  at  Thy  footstool,  Lord,  I  bend (312  A.  &  M.) 379 

When  daily  I  kneel  down  to  pray (367  C.  &  H.) 474 

When  morning  gilds  the  skies (314A.&M.) 411 

Who  are  these  like  stars  appearing (255  A.  &  M.) 365 

Words  are  things  of  little  cost (201  C.  &  H.) 470 


INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


HYMN. 

The  Holj-  Scriptur.es 213-214 

Providence  215-216 

Redemption 217-223 

The  Church 224-233 

The  Lord's  Day 234-241 

Advent 242-251 

Christinas 252-257 

New  Year 251-259 

Circumcision 260 

Epiphany 261-267 

Septuagesima 268 

Lent 269-276 

Sunday  next  before  Easter 277-278 

Passion  Week  and  Good  Friday 279-2S9 

Easter  Even 290 

Easter 291-300 

Rogation  Days 301 

Ascension 302-306 

Whitsun-Day 307-312 

Trinity  Sunday 3 J 3-3*7 

Fast  Day  318-320 

Thanksgiving  Day • 321-323 

Baptism '324-327 

Confirmation 328-331 

Holy  Communion 332_338 

Ember  Days 339-340 

Ordination  and  Institution 341-342 

Laying  the  Corner  Stone  of  a  Church 343 

Consecration  of  a  Church 344~345 

Missions 346-34S 

Charitable  Occasions 349-353 

At  Sea 354 

Burial  of  the  Dead , 355~357 

Burial  of  a  Child 358 

Apostles 359 

Evangelists 360 

Martyrs 361-364 

All  Saints'  Day 365-367 

Invitation 36S-373 

Repentance 374_375 

Prayer 376-381 

Faith 382-3S8 

Hope  389-391 

Love 392-399 

Joy 400-401 

Praise 402-415 

Peace 416-418 

Daily  Devotion — Morning 419-421 

Evening 422-430 

Christian  Life 431-440 

Trials 441-449 

Death 450 

Judgment 451 

Eternity ." 452-454 

Heaven 455-466 

For  the  Young 46-7-482 


